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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.03, 58.59 and 30.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.03, 58.59 and 30.06 is: 45.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.03 : 58.59 = 30.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.03/58.59 = 30.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.03x = 58.59 × 30.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.03x = 1,761.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761.22/39.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.12

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