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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.02, 58.49 and 16.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.02, 58.49 and 16.19 is: 24.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.02 : 58.49 = 16.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.02/58.49 = 16.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.02x = 58.49 × 16.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.02x = 946.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946.73/39.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.26

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