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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.29, 58.93 and 30.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.29, 58.93 and 30.24 is: 45.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.29 : 58.93 = 30.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.29/58.93 = 30.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.29x = 58.93 × 30.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.29x = 1,781.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781.97/39.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.36

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