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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.49, 59.32 and 38.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.49, 59.32 and 38.13 is: 57.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.49 : 59.32 = 38.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.49/59.32 = 38.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.49x = 59.32 × 38.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.49x = 2,261.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261.87/39.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.28

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