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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.12, 53.94 and 38.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.12, 53.94 and 38.04 is: 52.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.12 : 53.94 = 38.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.12/53.94 = 38.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.12x = 53.94 × 38.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.12x = 2,051.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051.88/39.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.45

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