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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.82, 59.74 and 19.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.82, 59.74 and 19.52 is: 29.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.82 : 59.74 = 19.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.82/59.74 = 19.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.82x = 59.74 × 19.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.82x = 1,166.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166.12/39.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.28

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