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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.66, 54.73 and 22.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.66, 54.73 and 22.41 is: 30.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.66 : 54.73 = 22.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.66/54.73 = 22.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.66x = 54.73 × 22.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.66x = 1,226.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226.44/39.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.92

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