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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.93, 55.01 and 38.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.93, 55.01 and 38.41 is: 52.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.93 : 55.01 = 38.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.93/55.01 = 38.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.93x = 55.01 × 38.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.93x = 2,112.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,112.89/39.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.92

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