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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.28, 58.86 and 36.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.28, 58.86 and 36.28 is: 54.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.28 : 58.86 = 36.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.28/58.86 = 36.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.28x = 58.86 × 36.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.28x = 2,135.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135.44/39.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.36

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