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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.13, 54 and 22.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.13, 54 and 22.76 is: 31.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.13 : 54 = 22.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.13/54 = 22.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.13x = 54 × 22.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.13x = 1,228.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228.82/39.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.40

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