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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.82, 59.73 and 14.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.82, 59.73 and 14.13 is: 21.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.82 : 59.73 = 14.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.82/59.73 = 14.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.82x = 59.73 × 14.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.82x = 844.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844.08/39.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.20

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