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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.74, 54.89 and 38.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.74, 54.89 and 38.07 is: 52.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.74 : 54.89 = 38.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.74/54.89 = 38.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.74x = 54.89 × 38.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.74x = 2,089.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089.61/39.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.59

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