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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.95, 59.65 and 36.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.95, 59.65 and 36.11 is: 53.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.95 : 59.65 = 36.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.95/59.65 = 36.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.95x = 59.65 × 36.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.95x = 2,153.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153.96/39.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.92

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