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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.63, 54.69 and 25.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.63, 54.69 and 25.11 is: 34.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.63 : 54.69 = 25.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.63/54.69 = 25.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.63x = 54.69 × 25.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.63x = 1,373.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373.27/39.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.65

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