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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.25, 58.84 and 22.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.25, 58.84 and 22.15 is: 33.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.25 : 58.84 = 22.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.25/58.84 = 22.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.25x = 58.84 × 22.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.25x = 1,302.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302.96/39.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.20

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