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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.83, 54.68 and 35.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.83, 54.68 and 35.10 is: 48.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.83 : 54.68 = 35.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.83/54.68 = 35.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.83x = 54.68 × 35.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.83x = 1,919.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,919.09/39.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.19

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