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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.38, 58.74 and 36.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.38, 58.74 and 36.33 is: 54.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.38 : 58.74 = 36.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.38/58.74 = 36.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.38x = 58.74 × 36.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.38x = 2,134.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134.02/39.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.20

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