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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.93, 59.87 and 21.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.93, 59.87 and 21.91 is: 32.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.93 : 59.87 = 21.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.93/59.87 = 21.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.93x = 59.87 × 21.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.93x = 1,311.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311.75/39.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.85

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