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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.75, 59.34 and 35.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.75, 59.34 and 35.20 is: 52.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.75 : 59.34 = 35.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.75/59.34 = 35.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.75x = 59.34 × 35.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.75x = 2,088.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,088.77/39.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.55

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