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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.78, 54.72 and 35.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.78, 54.72 and 35.64 is: 49.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.78 : 54.72 = 35.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.78/54.72 = 35.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.78x = 54.72 × 35.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.78x = 1,950.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950.22/39.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.03

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