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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.14, 53.92 and 32.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.14, 53.92 and 32.96 is: 45.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.14 : 53.92 = 32.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.14/53.92 = 32.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.14x = 53.92 × 32.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.14x = 1,777.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777.20/39.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.41

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