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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.01, 58.45 and 35.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.01, 58.45 and 35.04 is: 52.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.01 : 58.45 = 35.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.01/58.45 = 35.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.01x = 58.45 × 35.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.01x = 2,048.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,048.02/39.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.50

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