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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.07, 58.53 and 16.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.07, 58.53 and 16.22 is: 24.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.07 : 58.53 = 16.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.07/58.53 = 16.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.07x = 58.53 × 16.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.07x = 949.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949.19/39.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.30

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