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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.85, 59.69 and 22.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.85, 59.69 and 22.68 is: 33.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.85 : 59.69 = 22.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.85/59.69 = 22.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.85x = 59.69 × 22.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.85x = 1,353.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353.66/39.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.97

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