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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.88, 59.52 and 34.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.88, 59.52 and 34.12 is: 50.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.88 : 59.52 = 34.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.88/59.52 = 34.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.88x = 59.52 × 34.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.88x = 2,030.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030.82/39.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.92

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