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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.59, 59.37 and 16.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.59, 59.37 and 16.77 is: 25.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.59 : 59.37 = 16.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.59/59.37 = 16.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.59x = 59.37 × 16.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.59x = 995.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995.63/39.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.15

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