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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.08, 58.58 and 17.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.08, 58.58 and 17.44 is: 26.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.08 : 58.58 = 17.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.08/58.58 = 17.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.08x = 58.58 × 17.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.08x = 1,021.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021.64/39.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.14

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