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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.42, 59.16 and 16.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.42, 59.16 and 16.30 is: 24.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.42 : 59.16 = 16.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.42/59.16 = 16.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.42x = 59.16 × 16.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.42x = 964.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964.31/39.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.46

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