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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.92, 55.11 and 35.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.92, 55.11 and 35.55 is: 49.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.92 : 55.11 = 35.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.92/55.11 = 35.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.92x = 55.11 × 35.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.92x = 1,959.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959.16/39.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.08

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