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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.13, 58.70 and 14.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.13, 58.70 and 14.76 is: 22.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.13 : 58.70 = 14.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.13/58.70 = 14.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.13x = 58.70 × 14.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.13x = 866.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866.41/39.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.14

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