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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.03, 58.59 and 31.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.03, 58.59 and 31.11 is: 46.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.03 : 58.59 = 31.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.03/58.59 = 31.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.03x = 58.59 × 31.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.03x = 1,822.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822.73/39.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.70

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