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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.67, 59.23 and 35.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.67, 59.23 and 35.07 is: 52.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.67 : 59.23 = 35.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.67/59.23 = 35.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.67x = 59.23 × 35.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.67x = 2,077.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077.20/39.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.36

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