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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.08, 53.88 and 30.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.08, 53.88 and 30.36 is: 41.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.08 : 53.88 = 30.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.08/53.88 = 30.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.08x = 53.88 × 30.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.08x = 1,635.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635.80/39.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.86

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