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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.76, 59.31 and 35.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.76, 59.31 and 35.44 is: 52.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.76 : 59.31 = 35.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.76/59.31 = 35.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.76x = 59.31 × 35.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.76x = 2,101.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101.95/39.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.87

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