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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.70, 59.50 and 20.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.70, 59.50 and 20.45 is: 30.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.70 : 59.50 = 20.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.70/59.50 = 20.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.70x = 59.50 × 20.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.70x = 1,216.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216.78/39.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.65

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