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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.97, 59.95 and 11.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.97, 59.95 and 11.47 is: 17.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.97 : 59.95 = 11.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.97/59.95 = 11.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.97x = 59.95 × 11.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.97x = 687.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687.59/39.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.20

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