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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.97, 59.93 and 15.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.97, 59.93 and 15.93 is: 23.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.97 : 59.93 = 15.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.97/59.93 = 15.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.97x = 59.93 × 15.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.97x = 954.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954.39/39.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.88

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