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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.97, 55.25 and 35.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.97, 55.25 and 35.46 is: 49.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.97 : 55.25 = 35.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.97/55.25 = 35.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.97x = 55.25 × 35.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.97x = 1,959.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959.17/39.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.02

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