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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.35, 59.26 and 35.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.35, 59.26 and 35.11 is: 52.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.35 : 59.26 = 35.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.35/59.26 = 35.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.35x = 59.26 × 35.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.35x = 2,080.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,080.38/39.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.87

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