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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.93, 59.91 and 12.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.93, 59.91 and 12.51 is: 18.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.93 : 59.91 = 12.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.93/59.91 = 12.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.93x = 59.91 × 12.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.93x = 749.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749.60/39.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.77

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