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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.83, 55.08 and 37.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.83, 55.08 and 37.70 is: 52.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.83 : 55.08 = 37.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.83/55.08 = 37.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.83x = 55.08 × 37.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.83x = 2,076.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076.45/39.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.14

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