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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.14, 54.06 and 36.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.14, 54.06 and 36.86 is: 50.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.14 : 54.06 = 36.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.14/54.06 = 36.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.14x = 54.06 × 36.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.14x = 1,992.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,992.65/39.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.91

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