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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.15, 58.95 and 37.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.15, 58.95 and 37.89 is: 57.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.15 : 58.95 = 37.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.15/58.95 = 37.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.15x = 58.95 × 37.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.15x = 2,233.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233.62/39.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.05

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