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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.97, 59.94 and 12.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.97, 59.94 and 12.91 is: 19.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.97 : 59.94 = 12.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.97/59.94 = 12.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.97x = 59.94 × 12.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.97x = 773.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773.54/39.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.36

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