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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.56, 58.94 and 37.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.56, 58.94 and 37.52 is: 55.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.56 : 58.94 = 37.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.56/58.94 = 37.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.56x = 58.94 × 37.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.56x = 2,211.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211.43/39.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.90

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