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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.76, 81.12 and 39.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.76, 81.12 and 39.12 is: 54.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.76 : 81.12 = 39.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.76/81.12 = 39.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.76x = 81.12 × 39.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.76x = 3,173.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,173.72/58.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.01

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