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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.21, 54.06 and 32.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.21, 54.06 and 32.90 is: 45.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.21 : 54.06 = 32.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.21/54.06 = 32.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.21x = 54.06 × 32.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.21x = 1,778.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778.71/39.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.36

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