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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.94, 60.26 and 38.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.94, 60.26 and 38.35 is: 57.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.94 : 60.26 = 38.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.94/60.26 = 38.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.94x = 60.26 × 38.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.94x = 2,310.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,310.74/39.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.85

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