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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.88, 54.93 and 35.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.88, 54.93 and 35.77 is: 49.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.88 : 54.93 = 35.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.88/54.93 = 35.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.88x = 54.93 × 35.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.88x = 1,964.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964.85/39.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.27

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