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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.60, 59.68 and 35.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.60, 59.68 and 35.99 is: 54.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.60 : 59.68 = 35.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.60/59.68 = 35.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.60x = 59.68 × 35.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.60x = 2,147.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,147.88/39.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.24

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