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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.37, 58.98 and 35.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.37, 58.98 and 35.17 is: 52.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.37 : 58.98 = 35.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.37/58.98 = 35.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.37x = 58.98 × 35.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.37x = 2,074.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,074.31/39.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.69

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