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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.72, 59.59 and 15.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.72, 59.59 and 15.35 is: 23.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.72 : 59.59 = 15.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.72/59.59 = 15.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.72x = 59.59 × 15.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.72x = 914.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914.97/39.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.04

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