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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.12, 58.44 and 35.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.12, 58.44 and 35.10 is: 52.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.12 : 58.44 = 35.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.12/58.44 = 35.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.12x = 58.44 × 35.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.12x = 2,051.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051.24/39.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.43

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