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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.74, 54.90 and 31.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.74, 54.90 and 31.55 is: 43.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.74 : 54.90 = 31.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.74/54.90 = 31.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.74x = 54.90 × 31.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.74x = 1,731.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731.82/39.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.58

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