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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.28, 58.94 and 21.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.28, 58.94 and 21.23 is: 31.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.28 : 58.94 = 21.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.28/58.94 = 21.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.28x = 58.94 × 21.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.28x = 1,251.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251.30/39.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.86

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