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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.08, 58.44 and 36.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.08, 58.44 and 36.62 is: 54.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.08 : 58.44 = 36.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.08/58.44 = 36.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.08x = 58.44 × 36.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.08x = 2,140.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,140.07/39.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.76

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