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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.08, 58.71 and 36.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.08, 58.71 and 36.11 is: 54.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.08 : 58.71 = 36.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.08/58.71 = 36.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.08x = 58.71 × 36.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.08x = 2,120.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120.02/39.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.25

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