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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.10, 53.94 and 24.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.10, 53.94 and 24.55 is: 33.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.10 : 53.94 = 24.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.10/53.94 = 24.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.10x = 53.94 × 24.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.10x = 1,324.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324.23/39.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.87

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