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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.88, 54.84 and 35.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.88, 54.84 and 35.26 is: 48.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.88 : 54.84 = 35.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.88/54.84 = 35.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.88x = 54.84 × 35.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.88x = 1,933.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,933.66/39.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.49

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