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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.11, 53.97 and 24.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.11, 53.97 and 24.54 is: 33.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.11 : 53.97 = 24.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.11/53.97 = 24.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.11x = 53.97 × 24.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.11x = 1,324.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324.42/39.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.87

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