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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.10, 58.47 and 35.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.10, 58.47 and 35.02 is: 52.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.10 : 58.47 = 35.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.10/58.47 = 35.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.10x = 58.47 × 35.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.10x = 2,047.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,047.62/39.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.37

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