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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.76, 59.41 and 36.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.76, 59.41 and 36.34 is: 54.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.76 : 59.41 = 36.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.76/59.41 = 36.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.76x = 59.41 × 36.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.76x = 2,158.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158.96/39.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.30

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