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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.66, 54.80 and 34.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.66, 54.80 and 34.89 is: 48.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.66 : 54.80 = 34.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.66/54.80 = 34.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.66x = 54.80 × 34.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.66x = 1,911.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,911.97/39.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.21

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