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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.50, 58.94 and 35.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.50, 58.94 and 35.45 is: 52.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.50 : 58.94 = 35.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.50/58.94 = 35.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.50x = 58.94 × 35.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.50x = 2,089.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089.42/39.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.90

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