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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.81, 54.87 and 35.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.81, 54.87 and 35.37 is: 48.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.81 : 54.87 = 35.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.81/54.87 = 35.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.81x = 54.87 × 35.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.81x = 1,940.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,940.75/39.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.75

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