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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.21, 58.85 and 24.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.21, 58.85 and 24.02 is: 36.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.21 : 58.85 = 24.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.21/58.85 = 24.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.21x = 58.85 × 24.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.21x = 1,413.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413.55/39.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.05

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