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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.78, 54.90 and 25.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.78, 54.90 and 25.20 is: 34.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.78 : 54.90 = 25.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.78/54.90 = 25.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.78x = 54.90 × 25.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.78x = 1,383.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383.48/39.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.78

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