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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.36, 54.61 and 38.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.36, 54.61 and 38.44 is: 53.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.36 : 54.61 = 38.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.36/54.61 = 38.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.36x = 54.61 × 38.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.36x = 2,099.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,099.21/39.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.33

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