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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.18, 58.78 and 19.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.18, 58.78 and 19.93 is: 29.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.18 : 58.78 = 19.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.18/58.78 = 19.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.18x = 58.78 × 19.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.18x = 1,171.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171.09/39.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.89

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