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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.91, 55.08 and 23.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.91, 55.08 and 23.53 is: 32.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.91 : 55.08 = 23.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.91/55.08 = 23.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.91x = 55.08 × 23.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.91x = 1,296.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296.03/39.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.47

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