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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.70, 59.24 and 37.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.70, 59.24 and 37.93 is: 56.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.70 : 59.24 = 37.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.70/59.24 = 37.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.70x = 59.24 × 37.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.70x = 2,246.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246.97/39.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.60

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