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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.38, 59.05 and 13.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.38, 59.05 and 13.70 is: 20.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.38 : 59.05 = 13.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.38/59.05 = 13.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.38x = 59.05 × 13.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.38x = 808.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808.99/39.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.54

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