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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.39, 58.73 and 34.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.39, 58.73 and 34.59 is: 51.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.39 : 58.73 = 34.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.39/58.73 = 34.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.39x = 58.73 × 34.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.39x = 2,031.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,031.47/39.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.58

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