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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.23, 58.80 and 17.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.23, 58.80 and 17.56 is: 26.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.23 : 58.80 = 17.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.23/58.80 = 17.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.23x = 58.80 × 17.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.23x = 1,032.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032.53/39.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.32

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