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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.12, 53.92 and 38.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.12, 53.92 and 38.44 is: 52.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.12 : 53.92 = 38.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.12/53.92 = 38.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.12x = 53.92 × 38.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.12x = 2,072.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072.68/39.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.98

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