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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.10, 54.22 and 37.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.10, 54.22 and 37.66 is: 52.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.10 : 54.22 = 37.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.10/54.22 = 37.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.10x = 54.22 × 37.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.10x = 2,041.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041.93/39.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.22

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