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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.26, 58.90 and 34.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.26, 58.90 and 34.50 is: 51.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.26 : 58.90 = 34.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.26/58.90 = 34.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.26x = 58.90 × 34.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.26x = 2,032.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032.05/39.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.76

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