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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.07, 53.90 and 22.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.07, 53.90 and 22.68 is: 31.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.07 : 53.90 = 22.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.07/53.90 = 22.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.07x = 53.90 × 22.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.07x = 1,222.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222.42/39.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.29

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