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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.65, 59.52 and 23.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.65, 59.52 and 23.42 is: 35.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.65 : 59.52 = 23.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.65/59.52 = 23.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.65x = 59.52 × 23.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.65x = 1,394.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394.20/39.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.16

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