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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.11, 58.34 and 35.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.11, 58.34 and 35.06 is: 52.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.11 : 58.34 = 35.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.11/58.34 = 35.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.11x = 58.34 × 35.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.11x = 2,045.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045.20/39.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.30

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