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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.40, 58.98 and 23.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.40, 58.98 and 23.28 is: 34.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.40 : 58.98 = 23.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.40/58.98 = 23.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.40x = 58.98 × 23.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.40x = 1,373.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373.05/39.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.85

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