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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.30, 54.24 and 32.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.30, 54.24 and 32.82 is: 45.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.30 : 54.24 = 32.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.30/54.24 = 32.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.30x = 54.24 × 32.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.30x = 1,780.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,780.16/39.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.30

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