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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.38, 54 and 38.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.38, 54 and 38.98 is: 53.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.38 : 54 = 38.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.38/54 = 38.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.38x = 54 × 38.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.38x = 2,104.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,104.92/39.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.45

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