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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.57, 54.62 and 38.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.57, 54.62 and 38.30 is: 52.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.57 : 54.62 = 38.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.57/54.62 = 38.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.57x = 54.62 × 38.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.57x = 2,091.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091.48/39.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.86

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