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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.52, 59.26 and 16.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.52, 59.26 and 16.69 is: 25.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.52 : 59.26 = 16.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.52/59.26 = 16.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.52x = 59.26 × 16.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.52x = 989.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989.05/39.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.03

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