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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.70, 59.55 and 23.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.70, 59.55 and 23.66 is: 35.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.70 : 59.55 = 23.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.70/59.55 = 23.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.70x = 59.55 × 23.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.70x = 1,408.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408.95/39.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.49

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