Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39, 58.50 and 10.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 39, 58.50 and 10.50 is: 15.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39 : 58.50 = 10.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39/58.50 = 10.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39x = 58.50 × 10.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39x = 614.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 614.25/39 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15.75
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