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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.08, 58.36 and 30.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.08, 58.36 and 30.84 is: 46.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.08 : 58.36 = 30.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.08/58.36 = 30.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.08x = 58.36 × 30.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.08x = 1,799.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799.82/39.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.05

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