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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.63, 59.40 and 16.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.63, 59.40 and 16.82 is: 25.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.63 : 59.40 = 16.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.63/59.40 = 16.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.63x = 59.40 × 16.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.63x = 999.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999.05/39.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.21

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