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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.69, 59.76 and 31.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.69, 59.76 and 31.61 is: 47.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.69 : 59.76 = 31.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.69/59.76 = 31.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.69x = 59.76 × 31.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.69x = 1,889.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889.01/39.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.59

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