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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.22, 54.16 and 37.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.22, 54.16 and 37.86 is: 52.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.22 : 54.16 = 37.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.22/54.16 = 37.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.22x = 54.16 × 37.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.22x = 2,050.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050.50/39.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.28

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