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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.84, 60.04 and 31.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.84, 60.04 and 31.88 is: 48.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.84 : 60.04 = 31.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.84/60.04 = 31.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.84x = 60.04 × 31.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.84x = 1,914.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,914.08/39.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.04

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