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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.11, 54.05 and 37.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.11, 54.05 and 37.69 is: 52.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.11 : 54.05 = 37.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.11/54.05 = 37.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.11x = 54.05 × 37.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.11x = 2,036.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036.82/39.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.09

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