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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.12, 58.71 and 15.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.12, 58.71 and 15.12 is: 22.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.12 : 58.71 = 15.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.12/58.71 = 15.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.12x = 58.71 × 15.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.12x = 887.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887.70/39.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.69

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