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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.53, 54.48 and 31.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.53, 54.48 and 31.74 is: 43.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.53 : 54.48 = 31.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.53/54.48 = 31.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.53x = 54.48 × 31.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.53x = 1,729.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729.04/39.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.75

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