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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.43, 59.15 and 25.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.43, 59.15 and 25.86 is: 38.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.43 : 59.15 = 25.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.43/59.15 = 25.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.43x = 59.15 × 25.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.43x = 1,529.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529.49/39.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.79

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