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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.10, 58.50 and 35.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.10, 58.50 and 35.36 is: 52.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.10 : 58.50 = 35.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.10/58.50 = 35.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.10x = 58.50 × 35.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.10x = 2,068.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068.56/39.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.90

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