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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.27, 54.08 and 36.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.27, 54.08 and 36.54 is: 50.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.27 : 54.08 = 36.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.27/54.08 = 36.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.27x = 54.08 × 36.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.27x = 1,976.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,976.08/39.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.32

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