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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.94, 55.05 and 36.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.94, 55.05 and 36.41 is: 50.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.94 : 55.05 = 36.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.94/55.05 = 36.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.94x = 55.05 × 36.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.94x = 2,004.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004.65/39.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.19

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