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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.24, 58.89 and 22.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.24, 58.89 and 22.13 is: 33.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.24 : 58.89 = 22.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.24/58.89 = 22.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.24x = 58.89 × 22.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.24x = 1,303.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303.24/39.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.21

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