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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.93, 55.02 and 30.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.93, 55.02 and 30.75 is: 42.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.93 : 55.02 = 30.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.93/55.02 = 30.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.93x = 55.02 × 30.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.93x = 1,691.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691.87/39.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.37

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