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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.13, 58.70 and 17.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.13, 58.70 and 17.47 is: 26.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.13 : 58.70 = 17.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.13/58.70 = 17.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.13x = 58.70 × 17.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.13x = 1,025.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025.49/39.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.21

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