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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.57, 58.92 and 37.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.57, 58.92 and 37.50 is: 55.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.57 : 58.92 = 37.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.57/58.92 = 37.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.57x = 58.92 × 37.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.57x = 2,209.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209.50/39.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.84

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