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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.96, 63.41 and 39.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.96, 63.41 and 39.07 is: 53.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.96 : 63.41 = 39.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.96/63.41 = 39.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.96x = 63.41 × 39.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.96x = 2,477.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,477.43/45.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.90

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