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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.17, 58.42 and 36.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.17, 58.42 and 36.23 is: 54.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.17 : 58.42 = 36.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.17/58.42 = 36.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.17x = 58.42 × 36.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.17x = 2,116.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,116.38/39.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.03

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