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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.21, 54.13 and 32.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.21, 54.13 and 32.38 is: 44.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.21 : 54.13 = 32.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.21/54.13 = 32.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.21x = 54.13 × 32.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.21x = 1,752.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752.73/39.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.70

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