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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.88, 55.04 and 30.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.88, 55.04 and 30.16 is: 41.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.88 : 55.04 = 30.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.88/55.04 = 30.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.88x = 55.04 × 30.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.88x = 1,660.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660.01/39.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.63

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