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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.93, 59.63 and 34.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.93, 59.63 and 34.17 is: 51.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.93 : 59.63 = 34.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.93/59.63 = 34.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.93x = 59.63 × 34.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.93x = 2,037.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,037.56/39.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.03

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