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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.62, 59.41 and 17.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.62, 59.41 and 17.93 is: 26.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.62 : 59.41 = 17.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.62/59.41 = 17.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.62x = 59.41 × 17.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.62x = 1,065.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065.39/39.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.89

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