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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.47, 59.21 and 12.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.47, 59.21 and 12.43 is: 18.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.47 : 59.21 = 12.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.47/59.21 = 12.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.47x = 59.21 × 12.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.47x = 735.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735.84/39.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.64

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