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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.53, 54.60 and 34.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.53, 54.60 and 34.94 is: 48.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.53 : 54.60 = 34.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.53/54.60 = 34.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.53x = 54.60 × 34.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.53x = 1,907.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907.72/39.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.26

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