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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.30, 58.80 and 36.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.30, 58.80 and 36.78 is: 55.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.30 : 58.80 = 36.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.30/58.80 = 36.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.30x = 58.80 × 36.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.30x = 2,162.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162.66/39.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.03

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