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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.74, 82.40 and 39.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.74, 82.40 and 39.04 is: 53.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.74 : 82.40 = 39.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.74/82.40 = 39.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.74x = 82.40 × 39.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.74x = 3,216.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,216.90/59.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.85

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