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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.96, 55.22 and 31.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.96, 55.22 and 31.76 is: 43.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.96 : 55.22 = 31.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.96/55.22 = 31.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.96x = 55.22 × 31.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.96x = 1,753.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753.79/39.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.89

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