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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.20, 53.94 and 32.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.20, 53.94 and 32.72 is: 45.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.20 : 53.94 = 32.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.20/53.94 = 32.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.20x = 53.94 × 32.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.20x = 1,764.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764.92/39.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.02

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