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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.95, 54.69 and 39.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.95, 54.69 and 39.54 is: 54.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.95 : 54.69 = 39.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.95/54.69 = 39.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.95x = 54.69 × 39.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.95x = 2,162.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162.44/39.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.13

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