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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.19, 58.80 and 35.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.19, 58.80 and 35.62 is: 53.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.19 : 58.80 = 35.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.19/58.80 = 35.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.19x = 58.80 × 35.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.19x = 2,094.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094.46/39.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.44

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