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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.08, 58.62 and 36.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.08, 58.62 and 36.82 is: 55.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.08 : 58.62 = 36.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.08/58.62 = 36.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.08x = 58.62 × 36.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.08x = 2,158.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158.39/39.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.23

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