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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.47, 59.22 and 16.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.47, 59.22 and 16.65 is: 24.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.47 : 59.22 = 16.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.47/59.22 = 16.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.47x = 59.22 × 16.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.47x = 986.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986.01/39.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.98

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