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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.32, 58.99 and 17.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.32, 58.99 and 17.94 is: 26.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.32 : 58.99 = 17.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.32/58.99 = 17.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.32x = 58.99 × 17.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.32x = 1,058.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058.28/39.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.92

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