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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.07, 58.61 and 17.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.07, 58.61 and 17.40 is: 26.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.07 : 58.61 = 17.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.07/58.61 = 17.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.07x = 58.61 × 17.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.07x = 1,019.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019.81/39.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.10

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