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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.50, 59.26 and 13.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.50, 59.26 and 13.83 is: 20.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.50 : 59.26 = 13.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.50/59.26 = 13.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.50x = 59.26 × 13.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.50x = 819.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819.53/39.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.75

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