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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.06, 58.65 and 21.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.06, 58.65 and 21.96 is: 32.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.06 : 58.65 = 21.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.06/58.65 = 21.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.06x = 58.65 × 21.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.06x = 1,287.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287.95/39.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.97

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