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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.97, 59.55 and 35.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.97, 59.55 and 35.71 is: 53.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.97 : 59.55 = 35.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.97/59.55 = 35.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.97x = 59.55 × 35.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.97x = 2,126.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126.53/39.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.21

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