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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.65, 59.49 and 34.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.65, 59.49 and 34.88 is: 52.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.65 : 59.49 = 34.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.65/59.49 = 34.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.65x = 59.49 × 34.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.65x = 2,074.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,074.71/39.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.33

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