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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.86, 59.82 and 35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.86, 59.82 and 35 is: 52.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.86 : 59.82 = 35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.86/59.82 = 35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.86x = 59.82 × 35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.86x = 2,093.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,093.70/39.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.53

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