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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.69, 54.77 and 22.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.69, 54.77 and 22.44 is: 30.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.69 : 54.77 = 22.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.69/54.77 = 22.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.69x = 54.77 × 22.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.69x = 1,229.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229.04/39.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.97

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