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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.34, 58.75 and 38.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.34, 58.75 and 38.96 is: 58.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.34 : 58.75 = 38.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.34/58.75 = 38.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.34x = 58.75 × 38.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.34x = 2,288.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,288.90/39.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.18

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