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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.26, 54.22 and 30.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.26, 54.22 and 30.46 is: 42.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.26 : 54.22 = 30.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.26/54.22 = 30.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.26x = 54.22 × 30.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.26x = 1,651.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651.54/39.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.07

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