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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.85, 59.81 and 24.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.85, 59.81 and 24.65 is: 36.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.85 : 59.81 = 24.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.85/59.81 = 24.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.85x = 59.81 × 24.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.85x = 1,474.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474.20/39.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.99

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