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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.22, 59.10 and 32.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.22, 59.10 and 32.60 is: 49.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.22 : 59.10 = 32.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.22/59.10 = 32.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.22x = 59.10 × 32.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.22x = 1,926.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,926.66/39.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.12

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