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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.76, 59.85 and 35.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.76, 59.85 and 35.51 is: 53.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.76 : 59.85 = 35.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.76/59.85 = 35.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.76x = 59.85 × 35.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.76x = 2,124.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,124.97/39.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.45

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