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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.05, 58.81 and 34.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.05, 58.81 and 34.04 is: 51.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.05 : 58.81 = 34.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.05/58.81 = 34.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.05x = 58.81 × 34.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.05x = 2,001.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001.73/39.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.26

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