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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.66, 54.78 and 30.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.66, 54.78 and 30.56 is: 42.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.66 : 54.78 = 30.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.66/54.78 = 30.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.66x = 54.78 × 30.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.66x = 1,674.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674.29/39.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.22

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