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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.10, 58.67 and 36.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.10, 58.67 and 36.11 is: 54.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.10 : 58.67 = 36.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.10/58.67 = 36.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.10x = 58.67 × 36.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.10x = 2,118.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,118.57/39.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.18

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