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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.75, 59.70 and 35.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.75, 59.70 and 35.40 is: 53.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.75 : 59.70 = 35.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.75/59.70 = 35.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.75x = 59.70 × 35.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.75x = 2,113.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,113.38/39.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.17

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