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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.35, 58.95 and 22.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.35, 58.95 and 22.20 is: 33.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.35 : 58.95 = 22.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.35/58.95 = 22.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.35x = 58.95 × 22.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.35x = 1,308.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308.69/39.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.26

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