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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.23, 54.17 and 36.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.23, 54.17 and 36.83 is: 50.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.23 : 54.17 = 36.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.23/54.17 = 36.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.23x = 54.17 × 36.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.23x = 1,994.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,994.90/39.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.85

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