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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.02, 58.53 and 11.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.02, 58.53 and 11.97 is: 17.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.02 : 58.53 = 11.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.02/58.53 = 11.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.02x = 58.53 × 11.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.02x = 700.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700.63/39.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.96

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