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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.09, 58.64 and 13.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.09, 58.64 and 13.41 is: 20.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.09 : 58.64 = 13.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.09/58.64 = 13.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.09x = 58.64 × 13.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.09x = 786.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786.15/39.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.11

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