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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.86, 59.91 and 32.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.86, 59.91 and 32.66 is: 49.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.86 : 59.91 = 32.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.86/59.91 = 32.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.86x = 59.91 × 32.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.86x = 1,956.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,956.66/39.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.09

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