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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.47, 58.81 and 35.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.47, 58.81 and 35.21 is: 52.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.47 : 58.81 = 35.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.47/58.81 = 35.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.47x = 58.81 × 35.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.47x = 2,070.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070.52/39.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.46

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