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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39, 53.79 and 35.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39, 53.79 and 35.11 is: 48.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39 : 53.79 = 35.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39/53.79 = 35.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39x = 53.79 × 35.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39x = 1,888.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,888.30/39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.42

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