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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.89, 55.05 and 31.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.89, 55.05 and 31.59 is: 43.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.89 : 55.05 = 31.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.89/55.05 = 31.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.89x = 55.05 × 31.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.89x = 1,739.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739.14/39.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.60

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