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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.51, 58.98 and 36.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.51, 58.98 and 36.84 is: 54.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.51 : 58.98 = 36.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.51/58.98 = 36.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.51x = 58.98 × 36.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.51x = 2,172.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172.82/39.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.99

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