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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.69, 54.99 and 38.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.69, 54.99 and 38.70 is: 53.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.69 : 54.99 = 38.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.69/54.99 = 38.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.69x = 54.99 × 38.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.69x = 2,128.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,128.11/39.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.62

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