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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.54, 59.22 and 30.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.54, 59.22 and 30.45 is: 45.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.54 : 59.22 = 30.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.54/59.22 = 30.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.54x = 59.22 × 30.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.54x = 1,803.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803.25/39.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.61

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