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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.65, 59.39 and 23.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.65, 59.39 and 23.59 is: 35.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.65 : 59.39 = 23.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.65/59.39 = 23.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.65x = 59.39 × 23.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.65x = 1,400.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400.60/39.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.32

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