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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.14, 58.46 and 37.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.14, 58.46 and 37.71 is: 56.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.14 : 58.46 = 37.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.14/58.46 = 37.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.14x = 58.46 × 37.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.14x = 2,204.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204.34/39.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.33

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