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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.13, 58.49 and 30.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.13, 58.49 and 30.47 is: 45.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.13 : 58.49 = 30.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.13/58.49 = 30.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.13x = 58.49 × 30.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.13x = 1,782.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782.21/39.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.55

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