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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.89, 54.93 and 31.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.89, 54.93 and 31.70 is: 43.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.89 : 54.93 = 31.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.89/54.93 = 31.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.89x = 54.93 × 31.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.89x = 1,741.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741.28/39.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.65

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