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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.59, 54.59 and 30.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.59, 54.59 and 30.85 is: 42.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.59 : 54.59 = 30.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.59/54.59 = 30.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.59x = 54.59 × 30.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.59x = 1,684.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684.10/39.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.54

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