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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.24, 58.56 and 36.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.24, 58.56 and 36.96 is: 55.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.24 : 58.56 = 36.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.24/58.56 = 36.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.24x = 58.56 × 36.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.24x = 2,164.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,164.38/39.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.16

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