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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.11, 58.67 and 38.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.11, 58.67 and 38.33 is: 57.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.11 : 58.67 = 38.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.11/58.67 = 38.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.11x = 58.67 × 38.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.11x = 2,248.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248.67/39.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.50

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