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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.05, 58.42 and 32.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.05, 58.42 and 32.64 is: 48.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.05 : 58.42 = 32.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.05/58.42 = 32.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.05x = 58.42 × 32.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.05x = 1,906.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,906.80/39.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.83

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