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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.70, 59.61 and 38.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.70, 59.61 and 38.50 is: 57.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.70 : 59.61 = 38.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.70/59.61 = 38.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.70x = 59.61 × 38.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.70x = 2,294.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,294.99/39.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.81

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