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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.09, 53.65 and 38.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.09, 53.65 and 38.07 is: 52.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.09 : 53.65 = 38.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.09/53.65 = 38.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.09x = 53.65 × 38.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.09x = 2,042.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042.36/39.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.25

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