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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.15, 54.09 and 35.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.15, 54.09 and 35.91 is: 49.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.15 : 54.09 = 35.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.15/54.09 = 35.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.15x = 54.09 × 35.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.15x = 1,942.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942.37/39.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.61

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