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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.85, 54.94 and 31.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.85, 54.94 and 31.63 is: 43.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.85 : 54.94 = 31.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.85/54.94 = 31.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.85x = 54.94 × 31.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.85x = 1,737.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737.75/39.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.61

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