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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.21, 58.83 and 15.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.21, 58.83 and 15.16 is: 22.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.21 : 58.83 = 15.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.21/58.83 = 15.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.21x = 58.83 × 15.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.21x = 891.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891.86/39.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.75

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