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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.29, 58.78 and 25.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.29, 58.78 and 25.79 is: 38.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.29 : 58.78 = 25.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.29/58.78 = 25.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.29x = 58.78 × 25.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.29x = 1,516.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516.01/39.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.58

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