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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.08, 58.54 and 30.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.08, 58.54 and 30.12 is: 45.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.08 : 58.54 = 30.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.08/58.54 = 30.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.08x = 58.54 × 30.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.08x = 1,763.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763.22/39.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.12

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