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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.22, 58.78 and 16.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.22, 58.78 and 16.38 is: 24.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.22 : 58.78 = 16.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.22/58.78 = 16.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.22x = 58.78 × 16.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.22x = 962.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962.52/39.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.54

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