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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.08, 53.91 and 35.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.08, 53.91 and 35.03 is: 48.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.08 : 53.91 = 35.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.08/53.91 = 35.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.08x = 53.91 × 35.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.08x = 1,888.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,888.20/39.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.32

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