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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.08, 58.59 and 13.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.08, 58.59 and 13.39 is: 20.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.08 : 58.59 = 13.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.08/58.59 = 13.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.08x = 58.59 × 13.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.08x = 784.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784.64/39.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.08

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