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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.31, 58.94 and 15.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.31, 58.94 and 15.25 is: 22.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.31 : 58.94 = 15.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.31/58.94 = 15.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.31x = 58.94 × 15.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.31x = 898.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898.76/39.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.86

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