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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.07, 58.50 and 32.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.07, 58.50 and 32.39 is: 48.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.07 : 58.50 = 32.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.07/58.50 = 32.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.07x = 58.50 × 32.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.07x = 1,894.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,894.52/39.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.49

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