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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.93, 59.86 and 17.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.93, 59.86 and 17.11 is: 25.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.93 : 59.86 = 17.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.93/59.86 = 17.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.93x = 59.86 × 17.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.93x = 1,024.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024.20/39.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.65

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