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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.24, 58.87 and 13.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.24, 58.87 and 13.57 is: 20.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.24 : 58.87 = 13.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.24/58.87 = 13.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.24x = 58.87 × 13.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.24x = 798.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798.68/39.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.35

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