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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.54, 59.61 and 36.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.54, 59.61 and 36.57 is: 55.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.54 : 59.61 = 36.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.54/59.61 = 36.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.54x = 59.61 × 36.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.54x = 2,179.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,179.94/39.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.13

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