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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.94, 59.84 and 38.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.94, 59.84 and 38.12 is: 57.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.94 : 59.84 = 38.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.94/59.84 = 38.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.94x = 59.84 × 38.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.94x = 2,281.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281.09/39.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.11

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