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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.83, 59.75 and 20.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.83, 59.75 and 20.59 is: 30.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.83 : 59.75 = 20.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.83/59.75 = 20.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.83x = 59.75 × 20.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.83x = 1,230.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230.25/39.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.89

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