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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.76, 54.86 and 22.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.76, 54.86 and 22.50 is: 31.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.76 : 54.86 = 22.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.76/54.86 = 22.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.76x = 54.86 × 22.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.76x = 1,234.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234.35/39.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.05

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