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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.62, 54.73 and 38.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.62, 54.73 and 38.94 is: 53.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.62 : 54.73 = 38.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.62/54.73 = 38.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.62x = 54.73 × 38.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.62x = 2,131.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131.19/39.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.79

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