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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.53, 58.99 and 34.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.53, 58.99 and 34.97 is: 52.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.53 : 58.99 = 34.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.53/58.99 = 34.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.53x = 58.99 × 34.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.53x = 2,062.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062.88/39.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.19

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