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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.92, 59.78 and 24.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.92, 59.78 and 24.66 is: 36.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.92 : 59.78 = 24.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.92/59.78 = 24.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.92x = 59.78 × 24.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.92x = 1,474.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474.05/39.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.93

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