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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.91, 59.77 and 22.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.91, 59.77 and 22.77 is: 34.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.91 : 59.77 = 22.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.91/59.77 = 22.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.91x = 59.77 × 22.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.91x = 1,360.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360.96/39.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.10

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