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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.60, 59.36 and 13.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.60, 59.36 and 13.91 is: 20.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.60 : 59.36 = 13.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.60/59.36 = 13.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.60x = 59.36 × 13.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.60x = 825.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825.41/39.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.84

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