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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.08, 58.24 and 36.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.08, 58.24 and 36.76 is: 54.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.08 : 58.24 = 36.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.08/58.24 = 36.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.08x = 58.24 × 36.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.08x = 2,140.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,140.90/39.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.78

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