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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.63, 59.17 and 35.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.63, 59.17 and 35.85 is: 53.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.63 : 59.17 = 35.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.63/59.17 = 35.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.63x = 59.17 × 35.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.63x = 2,121.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121.15/39.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.52

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