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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.60, 59.34 and 23.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.60, 59.34 and 23.58 is: 35.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.60 : 59.34 = 23.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.60/59.34 = 23.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.60x = 59.34 × 23.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.60x = 1,399.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399.24/39.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.33

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