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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.96, 60.25 and 34.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.96, 60.25 and 34.87 is: 52.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.96 : 60.25 = 34.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.96/60.25 = 34.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.96x = 60.25 × 34.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.96x = 2,100.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,100.92/39.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.58

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