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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.97, 59.91 and 15.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.97, 59.91 and 15.92 is: 23.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.97 : 59.91 = 15.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.97/59.91 = 15.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.97x = 59.91 × 15.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.97x = 953.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953.77/39.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.86

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