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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.63, 59.52 and 30.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.63, 59.52 and 30.50 is: 45.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.63 : 59.52 = 30.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.63/59.52 = 30.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.63x = 59.52 × 30.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.63x = 1,815.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,815.06/39.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.80

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