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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.95, 59.87 and 19.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.95, 59.87 and 19.64 is: 29.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.95 : 59.87 = 19.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.95/59.87 = 19.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.95x = 59.87 × 19.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.95x = 1,175.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175.60/39.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.43

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