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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.22, 54.12 and 21.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.22, 54.12 and 21.74 is: 29.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.22 : 54.12 = 21.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.22/54.12 = 21.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.22x = 54.12 × 21.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.22x = 1,176.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176.19/39.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.99

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