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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.74, 59.55 and 34.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.74, 59.55 and 34.88 is: 52.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.74 : 59.55 = 34.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.74/59.55 = 34.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.74x = 59.55 × 34.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.74x = 2,077.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077.06/39.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.27

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