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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.04, 58.80 and 36.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.04, 58.80 and 36.96 is: 55.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.04 : 58.80 = 36.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.04/58.80 = 36.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.04x = 58.80 × 36.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.04x = 2,173.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,173.25/39.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.67

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