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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.48, 59.16 and 35.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.48, 59.16 and 35.88 is: 53.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.48 : 59.16 = 35.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.48/59.16 = 35.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.48x = 59.16 × 35.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.48x = 2,122.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,122.66/39.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.77

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