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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.51, 58.96 and 34.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.51, 58.96 and 34.44 is: 51.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.51 : 58.96 = 34.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.51/58.96 = 34.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.51x = 58.96 × 34.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.51x = 2,030.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030.58/39.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.39

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