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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.67, 59.82 and 35.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.67, 59.82 and 35.26 is: 53.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.67 : 59.82 = 35.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.67/59.82 = 35.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.67x = 59.82 × 35.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.67x = 2,109.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,109.25/39.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.17

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