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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.22, 58.68 and 38.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.22, 58.68 and 38.24 is: 57.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.22 : 58.68 = 38.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.22/58.68 = 38.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.22x = 58.68 × 38.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.22x = 2,243.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,243.92/39.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.21

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