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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.98, 55.12 and 30.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.98, 55.12 and 30.76 is: 42.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.98 : 55.12 = 30.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.98/55.12 = 30.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.98x = 55.12 × 30.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.98x = 1,695.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695.49/39.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.41

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