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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.65, 59.44 and 19.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.65, 59.44 and 19.39 is: 29.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.65 : 59.44 = 19.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.65/59.44 = 19.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.65x = 59.44 × 19.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.65x = 1,152.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152.37/39.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.06

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