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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.49, 54.47 and 38.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.49, 54.47 and 38.75 is: 53.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.49 : 54.47 = 38.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.49/54.47 = 38.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.49x = 54.47 × 38.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.49x = 2,110.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,110.54/39.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.45

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