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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.86, 59.74 and 22.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.86, 59.74 and 22.74 is: 34.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.86 : 59.74 = 22.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.86/59.74 = 22.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.86x = 59.74 × 22.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.86x = 1,358.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358.49/39.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.08

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