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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.47, 59.20 and 16.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.47, 59.20 and 16.65 is: 24.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.47 : 59.20 = 16.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.47/59.20 = 16.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.47x = 59.20 × 16.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.47x = 985.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985.68/39.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.97

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