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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.16, 58.78 and 21.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.16, 58.78 and 21.16 is: 31.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.16 : 58.78 = 21.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.16/58.78 = 21.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.16x = 58.78 × 21.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.16x = 1,243.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243.78/39.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.76

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