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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.27, 54.13 and 31.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.27, 54.13 and 31.49 is: 43.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.27 : 54.13 = 31.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.27/54.13 = 31.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.27x = 54.13 × 31.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.27x = 1,704.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704.50/39.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.40

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