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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.89, 60.05 and 35.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.89, 60.05 and 35.48 is: 53.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.89 : 60.05 = 35.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.89/60.05 = 35.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.89x = 60.05 × 35.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.89x = 2,130.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,130.57/39.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.41

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