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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.92, 59.82 and 15.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.92, 59.82 and 15.89 is: 23.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.92 : 59.82 = 15.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.92/59.82 = 15.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.92x = 59.82 × 15.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.92x = 950.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950.24/39.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.81

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