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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.08, 53.92 and 22.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.08, 53.92 and 22.71 is: 31.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.08 : 53.92 = 22.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.08/53.92 = 22.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.08x = 53.92 × 22.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.08x = 1,224.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224.45/39.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.33

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