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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.09, 58.62 and 16.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.09, 58.62 and 16.24 is: 24.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.09 : 58.62 = 16.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.09/58.62 = 16.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.09x = 58.62 × 16.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.09x = 951.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951.88/39.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.35

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