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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.74, 59.63 and 15.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.74, 59.63 and 15.69 is: 23.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.74 : 59.63 = 15.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.74/59.63 = 15.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.74x = 59.63 × 15.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.74x = 935.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935.52/39.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.54

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