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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.32, 58.84 and 22.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.32, 58.84 and 22.16 is: 33.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.32 : 58.84 = 22.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.32/58.84 = 22.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.32x = 58.84 × 22.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.32x = 1,303.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303.89/39.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.16

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