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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39, 58.52 and 36.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39, 58.52 and 36.44 is: 54.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39 : 58.52 = 36.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39/58.52 = 36.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39x = 58.52 × 36.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39x = 2,132.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132.27/39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.67

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