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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.48, 58.97 and 34.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.48, 58.97 and 34.96 is: 52.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.48 : 58.97 = 34.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.48/58.97 = 34.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.48x = 58.97 × 34.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.48x = 2,061.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061.59/39.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.22

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