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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.55, 54.63 and 34.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.55, 54.63 and 34.99 is: 48.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.55 : 54.63 = 34.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.55/54.63 = 34.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.55x = 54.63 × 34.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.55x = 1,911.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,911.50/39.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.33

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