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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.59, 54.37 and 35.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.59, 54.37 and 35.94 is: 49.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.59 : 54.37 = 35.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.59/54.37 = 35.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.59x = 54.37 × 35.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.59x = 1,954.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954.31/39.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.37

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