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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.69, 54.70 and 37.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.69, 54.70 and 37.97 is: 52.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.69 : 54.70 = 37.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.69/54.70 = 37.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.69x = 54.70 × 37.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.69x = 2,076.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076.96/39.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.33

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