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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.94, 59.93 and 35.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.94, 59.93 and 35.47 is: 53.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.94 : 59.93 = 35.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.94/59.93 = 35.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.94x = 59.93 × 35.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.94x = 2,125.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,125.24/39.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.21

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