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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.52, 59.46 and 35.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.52, 59.46 and 35.98 is: 54.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.52 : 59.46 = 35.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.52/59.46 = 35.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.52x = 59.46 × 35.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.52x = 2,139.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,139.37/39.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.13

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