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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.02, 58.85 and 36.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.02, 58.85 and 36.90 is: 55.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.02 : 58.85 = 36.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.02/58.85 = 36.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.02x = 58.85 × 36.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.02x = 2,171.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171.38/39.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.64

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