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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.33, 58.94 and 16.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.33, 58.94 and 16.48 is: 24.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.33 : 58.94 = 16.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.33/58.94 = 16.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.33x = 58.94 × 16.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.33x = 971.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971.16/39.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.69

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