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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.97, 59.91 and 23.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.97, 59.91 and 23.95 is: 35.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.97 : 59.91 = 23.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.97/59.91 = 23.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.97x = 59.91 × 23.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.97x = 1,434.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434.84/39.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.90

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