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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.52, 54.76 and 35.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.52, 54.76 and 35.20 is: 48.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.52 : 54.76 = 35.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.52/54.76 = 35.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.52x = 54.76 × 35.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.52x = 1,927.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,927.55/39.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.77

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