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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.55, 59.36 and 30.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.55, 59.36 and 30.32 is: 45.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.55 : 59.36 = 30.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.55/59.36 = 30.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.55x = 59.36 × 30.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.55x = 1,799.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799.68/39.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.51

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