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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.50, 59.23 and 12.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.50, 59.23 and 12.44 is: 18.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.50 : 59.23 = 12.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.50/59.23 = 12.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.50x = 59.23 × 12.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.50x = 736.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736.49/39.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.65

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