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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.60, 59.52 and 35.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.60, 59.52 and 35.05 is: 52.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.60 : 59.52 = 35.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.60/59.52 = 35.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.60x = 59.52 × 35.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.60x = 2,086.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,086.03/39.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.68

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