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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.72, 59.58 and 11.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.72, 59.58 and 11.22 is: 16.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.72 : 59.58 = 11.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.72/59.58 = 11.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.72x = 59.58 × 11.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.72x = 668.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668.49/39.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.83

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