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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.98, 54.94 and 37.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.98, 54.94 and 37.64 is: 51.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.98 : 54.94 = 37.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.98/54.94 = 37.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.98x = 54.94 × 37.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.98x = 2,067.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,067.94/39.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.72

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