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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.04, 58.53 and 13.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.04, 58.53 and 13.35 is: 20.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.04 : 58.53 = 13.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.04/58.53 = 13.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.04x = 58.53 × 13.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.04x = 781.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781.38/39.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.01

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