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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.55, 59.32 and 12.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.55, 59.32 and 12.49 is: 18.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.55 : 59.32 = 12.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.55/59.32 = 12.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.55x = 59.32 × 12.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.55x = 740.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740.91/39.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.73

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