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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.78, 59.62 and 23.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.78, 59.62 and 23.67 is: 35.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.78 : 59.62 = 23.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.78/59.62 = 23.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.78x = 59.62 × 23.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.78x = 1,411.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411.21/39.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.48

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