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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.72, 59.58 and 19.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.72, 59.58 and 19.43 is: 29.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.72 : 59.58 = 19.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.72/59.58 = 19.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.72x = 59.58 × 19.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.72x = 1,157.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157.34/39.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.14

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