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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.88, 54.90 and 31.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.88, 54.90 and 31.66 is: 43.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.88 : 54.90 = 31.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.88/54.90 = 31.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.88x = 54.90 × 31.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.88x = 1,738.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738.13/39.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.58

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