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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.05, 58.58 and 19.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.05, 58.58 and 19.81 is: 29.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.05 : 58.58 = 19.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.05/58.58 = 19.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.05x = 58.58 × 19.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.05x = 1,160.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160.08/39.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.71

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