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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.13, 58.42 and 36.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.13, 58.42 and 36.32 is: 54.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.13 : 58.42 = 36.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.13/58.42 = 36.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.13x = 58.42 × 36.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.13x = 2,121.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121.36/39.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.21

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