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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.26, 58.94 and 35.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.26, 58.94 and 35.01 is: 52.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.26 : 58.94 = 35.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.26/58.94 = 35.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.26x = 58.94 × 35.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.26x = 2,063.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,063.45/39.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.56

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