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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.92, 55.14 and 34.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.92, 55.14 and 34.44 is: 47.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.92 : 55.14 = 34.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.92/55.14 = 34.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.92x = 55.14 × 34.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.92x = 1,899.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899.02/39.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.57

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