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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.52, 59.28 and 12.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.52, 59.28 and 12.46 is: 18.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.52 : 59.28 = 12.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.52/59.28 = 12.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.52x = 59.28 × 12.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.52x = 738.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738.78/39.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.70

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