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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.93, 59.55 and 35.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.93, 59.55 and 35.82 is: 53.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.93 : 59.55 = 35.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.93/59.55 = 35.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.93x = 59.55 × 35.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.93x = 2,133.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133.08/39.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.42

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