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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.19, 58.80 and 22.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.19, 58.80 and 22.94 is: 34.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.19 : 58.80 = 22.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.19/58.80 = 22.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.19x = 58.80 × 22.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.19x = 1,348.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348.76/39.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.42

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