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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.69, 54.41 and 39.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.69, 54.41 and 39.15 is: 53.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.69 : 54.41 = 39.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.69/54.41 = 39.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.69x = 54.41 × 39.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.69x = 2,129.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,129.96/39.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.66

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