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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.23, 54.18 and 35.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.23, 54.18 and 35.99 is: 49.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.23 : 54.18 = 35.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.23/54.18 = 35.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.23x = 54.18 × 35.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.23x = 1,949.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949.94/39.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.71

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