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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.24, 58.87 and 17.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.24, 58.87 and 17.87 is: 26.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.24 : 58.87 = 17.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.24/58.87 = 17.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.24x = 58.87 × 17.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.24x = 1,051.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051.62/39.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.80

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