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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.49, 59.13 and 36.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.49, 59.13 and 36.65 is: 54.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.49 : 59.13 = 36.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.49/59.13 = 36.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.49x = 59.13 × 36.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.49x = 2,167.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,167.26/39.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.88

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