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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.11, 53.84 and 34.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.11, 53.84 and 34.25 is: 47.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.11 : 53.84 = 34.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.11/53.84 = 34.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.11x = 53.84 × 34.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.11x = 1,843.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843.58/39.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.14

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