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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.94, 58.74 and 36.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.94, 58.74 and 36.06 is: 54.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.94 : 58.74 = 36.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.94/58.74 = 36.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.94x = 58.74 × 36.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.94x = 2,118.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,118.16/38.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.40

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