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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.84, 60.06 and 34.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.84, 60.06 and 34.80 is: 52.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.84 : 60.06 = 34.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.84/60.06 = 34.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.84x = 60.06 × 34.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.84x = 2,090.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,090.09/39.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.46

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