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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.07, 58.19 and 37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.07, 58.19 and 37 is: 55.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.07 : 58.19 = 37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.07/58.19 = 37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.07x = 58.19 × 37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.07x = 2,153.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153.03/39.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.11

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