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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.76, 59.72 and 34.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.76, 59.72 and 34.48 is: 51.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.76 : 59.72 = 34.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.76/59.72 = 34.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.76x = 59.72 × 34.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.76x = 2,059.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059.15/39.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.79

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