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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.21, 53.98 and 35.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.21, 53.98 and 35.79 is: 49.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.21 : 53.98 = 35.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.21/53.98 = 35.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.21x = 53.98 × 35.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.21x = 1,931.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,931.85/39.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.27

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