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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.90, 55.16 and 30.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.90, 55.16 and 30.32 is: 41.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.90 : 55.16 = 30.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.90/55.16 = 30.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.90x = 55.16 × 30.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.90x = 1,672.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672.45/39.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.92

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