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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.48, 59.22 and 12.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.48, 59.22 and 12.42 is: 18.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.48 : 59.22 = 12.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.48/59.22 = 12.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.48x = 59.22 × 12.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.48x = 735.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735.51/39.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.63

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