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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.23, 54.29 and 38.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.23, 54.29 and 38.21 is: 52.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.23 : 54.29 = 38.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.23/54.29 = 38.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.23x = 54.29 × 38.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.23x = 2,074.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,074.65/39.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.89

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