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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.76, 59.64 and 30.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.76, 59.64 and 30.82 is: 46.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.76 : 59.64 = 30.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.76/59.64 = 30.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.76x = 59.64 × 30.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.76x = 1,838.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838.10/39.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.23

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