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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.19, 58.78 and 21.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.19, 58.78 and 21.19 is: 31.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.19 : 58.78 = 21.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.19/58.78 = 21.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.19x = 58.78 × 21.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.19x = 1,245.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245.20/39.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.78

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