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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.10, 53.84 and 34.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.10, 53.84 and 34.24 is: 47.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.10 : 53.84 = 34.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.10/53.84 = 34.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.10x = 53.84 × 34.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.10x = 1,843.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843.43/39.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.15

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