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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.54, 59.03 and 35.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.54, 59.03 and 35.70 is: 53.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.54 : 59.03 = 35.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.54/59.03 = 35.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.54x = 59.03 × 35.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.54x = 2,107.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,107.37/39.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.30

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