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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.16, 53.99 and 30.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.16, 53.99 and 30.96 is: 42.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.16 : 53.99 = 30.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.16/53.99 = 30.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.16x = 53.99 × 30.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.16x = 1,671.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671.43/39.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.68

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