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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.73, 59.62 and 19.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.73, 59.62 and 19.44 is: 29.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.73 : 59.62 = 19.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.73/59.62 = 19.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.73x = 59.62 × 19.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.73x = 1,159.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159.01/39.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.17

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