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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.11, 58.64 and 21.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.11, 58.64 and 21.96 is: 32.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.11 : 58.64 = 21.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.11/58.64 = 21.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.11x = 58.64 × 21.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.11x = 1,287.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287.62/39.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.93

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