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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.63, 59.46 and 12.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.63, 59.46 and 12.58 is: 18.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.63 : 59.46 = 12.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.63/59.46 = 12.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.63x = 59.46 × 12.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.63x = 747.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747.94/39.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.87

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