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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.09, 58.65 and 13.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.09, 58.65 and 13.42 is: 20.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.09 : 58.65 = 13.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.09/58.65 = 13.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.09x = 58.65 × 13.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.09x = 787.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787.08/39.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.13

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