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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.39, 59 and 30.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.39, 59 and 30.25 is: 45.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.39 : 59 = 30.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.39/59 = 30.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.39x = 59 × 30.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.39x = 1,784.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784.75/39.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.31

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