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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.89, 54.69 and 38.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.89, 54.69 and 38.52 is: 52.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.89 : 54.69 = 38.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.89/54.69 = 38.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.89x = 54.69 × 38.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.89x = 2,106.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,106.66/39.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.81

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