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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.97, 59.96 and 11.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.97, 59.96 and 11.08 is: 16.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.97 : 59.96 = 11.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.97/59.96 = 11.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.97x = 59.96 × 11.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.97x = 664.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664.36/39.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.62

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