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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.06, 58.62 and 38.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.06, 58.62 and 38.74 is: 58.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.06 : 58.62 = 38.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.06/58.62 = 38.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.06x = 58.62 × 38.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.06x = 2,270.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,270.78/39.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.13

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