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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.08, 58.68 and 36.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.08, 58.68 and 36.60 is: 54.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.08 : 58.68 = 36.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.08/58.68 = 36.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.08x = 58.68 × 36.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.08x = 2,147.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,147.69/39.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.96

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