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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.10, 53.95 and 21.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.10, 53.95 and 21.85 is: 30.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.10 : 53.95 = 21.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.10/53.95 = 21.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.10x = 53.95 × 21.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.10x = 1,178.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178.62/39.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.15

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