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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.30, 58.59 and 38.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.30, 58.59 and 38.10 is: 56.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.30 : 58.59 = 38.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.30/58.59 = 38.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.30x = 58.59 × 38.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.30x = 2,232.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232.28/39.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.80

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