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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.63, 59.45 and 22.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.63, 59.45 and 22.49 is: 33.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.63 : 59.45 = 22.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.63/59.45 = 22.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.63x = 59.45 × 22.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.63x = 1,337.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337.03/39.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.74

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