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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.29, 54.19 and 37.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.29, 54.19 and 37.97 is: 52.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.29 : 54.19 = 37.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.29/54.19 = 37.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.29x = 54.19 × 37.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.29x = 2,057.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057.59/39.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.37

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