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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.65, 59.49 and 12.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.65, 59.49 and 12.61 is: 18.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.65 : 59.49 = 12.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.65/59.49 = 12.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.65x = 59.49 × 12.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.65x = 750.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750.02/39.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.91

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