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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.30, 53.88 and 39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.30, 53.88 and 39 is: 53.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.30 : 53.88 = 39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.30/53.88 = 39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.30x = 53.88 × 39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.30x = 2,101.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101.32/39.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.47

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