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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.10, 53.85 and 35.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.10, 53.85 and 35.50 is: 48.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.10 : 53.85 = 35.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.10/53.85 = 35.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.10x = 53.85 × 35.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.10x = 1,911.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,911.68/39.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.89

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