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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.59, 59.36 and 23.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.59, 59.36 and 23.57 is: 35.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.59 : 59.36 = 23.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.59/59.36 = 23.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.59x = 59.36 × 23.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.59x = 1,398.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398.70/39.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.33

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