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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.66, 54.46 and 36.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.66, 54.46 and 36.02 is: 49.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.66 : 54.46 = 36.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.66/54.46 = 36.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.66x = 54.46 × 36.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.66x = 1,961.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,961.65/39.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.46

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