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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.09, 53.78 and 32.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.09, 53.78 and 32.97 is: 45.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.09 : 53.78 = 32.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.09/53.78 = 32.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.09x = 53.78 × 32.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.09x = 1,772.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772.96/39.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.36

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