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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.65, 59.40 and 16.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.65, 59.40 and 16.79 is: 25.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.65 : 59.40 = 16.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.65/59.40 = 16.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.65x = 59.40 × 16.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.65x = 997.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997.03/39.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.15

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