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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.14, 54 and 37.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.14, 54 and 37.06 is: 51.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.14 : 54 = 37.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.14/54 = 37.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.14x = 54 × 37.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.14x = 2,001.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001.24/39.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.13

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