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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.23, 58.76 and 30.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.23, 58.76 and 30.18 is: 45.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.23 : 58.76 = 30.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.23/58.76 = 30.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.23x = 58.76 × 30.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.23x = 1,773.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773.38/39.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.20

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