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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.98, 59.96 and 12.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.98, 59.96 and 12.92 is: 19.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.98 : 59.96 = 12.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.98/59.96 = 12.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.98x = 59.96 × 12.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.98x = 774.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774.32/39.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.37

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