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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.26, 58.74 and 35.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.26, 58.74 and 35.42 is: 52.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.26 : 58.74 = 35.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.26/58.74 = 35.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.26x = 58.74 × 35.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.26x = 2,080.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,080.57/39.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.99

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