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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.08, 54.06 and 38.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.08, 54.06 and 38.30 is: 52.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.08 : 54.06 = 38.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.08/54.06 = 38.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.08x = 54.06 × 38.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.08x = 2,070.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070.50/39.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.98

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