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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.68, 54.45 and 38.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.68, 54.45 and 38.24 is: 52.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.68 : 54.45 = 38.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.68/54.45 = 38.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.68x = 54.45 × 38.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.68x = 2,082.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082.17/39.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.47

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