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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.92, 59.83 and 35.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.92, 59.83 and 35.84 is: 53.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.92 : 59.83 = 35.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.92/59.83 = 35.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.92x = 59.83 × 35.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.92x = 2,144.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,144.37/39.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.72

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