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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.09, 58.41 and 34.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.09, 58.41 and 34.86 is: 52.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.09 : 58.41 = 34.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.09/58.41 = 34.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.09x = 58.41 × 34.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.09x = 2,036.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036.17/39.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.09

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