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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.91, 59.92 and 24.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.91, 59.92 and 24.76 is: 37.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.91 : 59.92 = 24.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.91/59.92 = 24.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.91x = 59.92 × 24.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.91x = 1,483.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483.38/39.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.17

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