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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.59, 54.63 and 25.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.59, 54.63 and 25.79 is: 35.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.59 : 54.63 = 25.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.59/54.63 = 25.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.59x = 54.63 × 25.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.59x = 1,408.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408.63/39.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.58

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