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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.47, 59.21 and 35.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.47, 59.21 and 35.87 is: 53.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.47 : 59.21 = 35.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.47/59.21 = 35.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.47x = 59.21 × 35.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.47x = 2,123.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123.66/39.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.80

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