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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.13, 58.78 and 38.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.13, 58.78 and 38.07 is: 57.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.13 : 58.78 = 38.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.13/58.78 = 38.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.13x = 58.78 × 38.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.13x = 2,237.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,237.75/39.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.19

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