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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.02, 58.60 and 23.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.02, 58.60 and 23.83 is: 35.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.02 : 58.60 = 23.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.02/58.60 = 23.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.02x = 58.60 × 23.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.02x = 1,396.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396.03/39.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.78

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