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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.16, 54.27 and 38.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.16, 54.27 and 38.67 is: 53.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.16 : 54.27 = 38.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.16/54.27 = 38.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.16x = 54.27 × 38.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.16x = 2,098.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,098.68/39.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.59

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