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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.71, 59.57 and 12.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.71, 59.57 and 12.66 is: 18.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.71 : 59.57 = 12.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.71/59.57 = 12.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.71x = 59.57 × 12.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.71x = 753.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753.89/39.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.99

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