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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.53, 58.99 and 36.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.53, 58.99 and 36.49 is: 54.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.53 : 58.99 = 36.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.53/58.99 = 36.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.53x = 58.99 × 36.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.53x = 2,152.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152.25/39.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.45

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