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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.93, 55.16 and 36.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.93, 55.16 and 36.89 is: 50.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.93 : 55.16 = 36.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.93/55.16 = 36.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.93x = 55.16 × 36.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.93x = 2,034.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034.39/39.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.95

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