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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.55, 59.26 and 38.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.55, 59.26 and 38.13 is: 57.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.55 : 59.26 = 38.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.55/59.26 = 38.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.55x = 59.26 × 38.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.55x = 2,259.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259.54/39.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.13

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