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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.26, 58.88 and 13.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.26, 58.88 and 13.57 is: 20.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.26 : 58.88 = 13.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.26/58.88 = 13.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.26x = 58.88 × 13.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.26x = 799.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799.00/39.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.35

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