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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.85, 59.68 and 24.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.85, 59.68 and 24.62 is: 36.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.85 : 59.68 = 24.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.85/59.68 = 24.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.85x = 59.68 × 24.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.85x = 1,469.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469.05/39.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.87

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