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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.05, 58.53 and 19.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.05, 58.53 and 19.79 is: 29.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.05 : 58.53 = 19.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.05/58.53 = 19.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.05x = 58.53 × 19.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.05x = 1,158.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158.02/39.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.65

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