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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.69, 54.83 and 31.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.69, 54.83 and 31.44 is: 43.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.69 : 54.83 = 31.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.69/54.83 = 31.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.69x = 54.83 × 31.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.69x = 1,723.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723.65/39.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.43

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