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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.07, 58.81 and 34.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.07, 58.81 and 34.11 is: 51.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.07 : 58.81 = 34.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.07/58.81 = 34.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.07x = 58.81 × 34.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.07x = 2,006.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,006.01/39.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.34

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