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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.11, 58.40 and 35.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.11, 58.40 and 35.87 is: 53.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.11 : 58.40 = 35.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.11/58.40 = 35.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.11x = 58.40 × 35.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.11x = 2,094.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094.77/39.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.56

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