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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.03, 58.57 and 16.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.03, 58.57 and 16.21 is: 24.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.03 : 58.57 = 16.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.03/58.57 = 16.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.03x = 58.57 × 16.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.03x = 949.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949.34/39.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.33

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