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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.27, 54.11 and 30.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.27, 54.11 and 30.05 is: 41.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.27 : 54.11 = 30.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.27/54.11 = 30.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.27x = 54.11 × 30.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.27x = 1,626.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626.01/39.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.40

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