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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.88, 59.58 and 30.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.88, 59.58 and 30.84 is: 46.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.88 : 59.58 = 30.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.88/59.58 = 30.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.88x = 59.58 × 30.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.88x = 1,837.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837.45/39.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.07

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