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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.79, 54.78 and 30.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.79, 54.78 and 30.07 is: 41.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.79 : 54.78 = 30.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.79/54.78 = 30.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.79x = 54.78 × 30.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.79x = 1,647.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647.23/39.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.40

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