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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.98, 59.82 and 24.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.98, 59.82 and 24.77 is: 37.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.98 : 59.82 = 24.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.98/59.82 = 24.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.98x = 59.82 × 24.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.98x = 1,481.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481.44/39.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.06

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