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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.59, 59.37 and 13.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.59, 59.37 and 13.91 is: 20.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.59 : 59.37 = 13.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.59/59.37 = 13.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.59x = 59.37 × 13.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.59x = 826.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826.04/39.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.87

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