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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.43, 59.16 and 12.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.43, 59.16 and 12.38 is: 18.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.43 : 59.16 = 12.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.43/59.16 = 12.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.43x = 59.16 × 12.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.43x = 732.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732.40/39.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.57

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