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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.40, 58.98 and 34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.40, 58.98 and 34 is: 50.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.40 : 58.98 = 34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.40/58.98 = 34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.40x = 58.98 × 34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.40x = 2,005.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005.32/39.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.90

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