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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.14, 58.47 and 34.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.14, 58.47 and 34.66 is: 51.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.14 : 58.47 = 34.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.14/58.47 = 34.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.14x = 58.47 × 34.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.14x = 2,026.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,026.40/39.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.77

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