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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.15, 53.93 and 31.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.15, 53.93 and 31.79 is: 43.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.15 : 53.93 = 31.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.15/53.93 = 31.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.15x = 53.93 × 31.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.15x = 1,714.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714.65/39.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.80

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