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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.36, 59.10 and 18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.36, 59.10 and 18 is: 27.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.36 : 59.10 = 18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.36/59.10 = 18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.36x = 59.10 × 18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.36x = 1,063.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063.80/39.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.03

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