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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.09, 53.88 and 32.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.09, 53.88 and 32.17 is: 44.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.09 : 53.88 = 32.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.09/53.88 = 32.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.09x = 53.88 × 32.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.09x = 1,733.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733.18/39.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.34

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