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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.21, 58.70 and 35.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.21, 58.70 and 35.56 is: 53.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.21 : 58.70 = 35.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.21/58.70 = 35.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.21x = 58.70 × 35.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.21x = 2,087.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087.19/39.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.24

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