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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.66, 54.47 and 36.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.66, 54.47 and 36.06 is: 49.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.66 : 54.47 = 36.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.66/54.47 = 36.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.66x = 54.47 × 36.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.66x = 1,964.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964.01/39.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.52

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