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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.85, 59.61 and 35.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.85, 59.61 and 35.52 is: 53.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.85 : 59.61 = 35.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.85/59.61 = 35.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.85x = 59.61 × 35.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.85x = 2,117.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,117.05/39.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.13

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