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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.58, 54.54 and 30.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.58, 54.54 and 30.37 is: 41.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.58 : 54.54 = 30.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.58/54.54 = 30.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.58x = 54.54 × 30.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.58x = 1,656.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656.38/39.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.85

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