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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.12, 58.68 and 23.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.12, 58.68 and 23.85 is: 35.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.12 : 58.68 = 23.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.12/58.68 = 23.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.12x = 58.68 × 23.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.12x = 1,399.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399.52/39.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.78

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