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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.78, 59.61 and 24.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.78, 59.61 and 24.58 is: 36.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.78 : 59.61 = 24.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.78/59.61 = 24.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.78x = 59.61 × 24.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.78x = 1,465.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465.06/39.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.83

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