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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.17, 58.66 and 21.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.17, 58.66 and 21.11 is: 31.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.17 : 58.66 = 21.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.17/58.66 = 21.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.17x = 58.66 × 21.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.17x = 1,237.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237.97/39.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.60

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