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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.18, 58.74 and 16.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.18, 58.74 and 16.37 is: 24.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.18 : 58.74 = 16.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.18/58.74 = 16.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.18x = 58.74 × 16.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.18x = 961.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961.28/39.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.53

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