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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.93, 59.91 and 38.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.93, 59.91 and 38.53 is: 57.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.93 : 59.91 = 38.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.93/59.91 = 38.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.93x = 59.91 × 38.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.93x = 2,308.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,308.33/39.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.81

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