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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.58, 54.85 and 39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.58, 54.85 and 39 is: 54.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.58 : 54.85 = 39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.58/54.85 = 39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.58x = 54.85 × 39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.58x = 2,139.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,139.15/39.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.05

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