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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.81, 59.68 and 17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.81, 59.68 and 17 is: 25.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.81 : 59.68 = 17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.81/59.68 = 17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.81x = 59.68 × 17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.81x = 1,014.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014.56/39.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.49

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