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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.14, 58.68 and 17.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.14, 58.68 and 17.75 is: 26.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.14 : 58.68 = 17.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.14/58.68 = 17.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.14x = 58.68 × 17.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.14x = 1,041.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041.57/39.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.61

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