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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.59, 59.45 and 38.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.59, 59.45 and 38.14 is: 57.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.59 : 59.45 = 38.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.59/59.45 = 38.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.59x = 59.45 × 38.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.59x = 2,267.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,267.42/39.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.27

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