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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.89, 59.75 and 30.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.89, 59.75 and 30.28 is: 45.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.89 : 59.75 = 30.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.89/59.75 = 30.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.89x = 59.75 × 30.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.89x = 1,809.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809.23/39.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.36

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