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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.60, 59.98 and 39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.60, 59.98 and 39 is: 53.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.60 : 59.98 = 39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.60/59.98 = 39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.60x = 59.98 × 39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.60x = 2,339.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,339.22/43.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.65

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