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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.92, 59.51 and 38.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.92, 59.51 and 38.63 is: 57.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.92 : 59.51 = 38.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.92/59.51 = 38.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.92x = 59.51 × 38.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.92x = 2,299.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,299.12/39.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.60

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