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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.56, 59.05 and 35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.56, 59.05 and 35 is: 52.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.56 : 59.05 = 35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.56/59.05 = 35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.56x = 59.05 × 35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.56x = 2,066.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,066.58/39.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.24

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