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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.92, 59.87 and 22.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.92, 59.87 and 22.82 is: 34.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.92 : 59.87 = 22.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.92/59.87 = 22.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.92x = 59.87 × 22.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.92x = 1,365.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365.82/39.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.21

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