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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.98, 59.90 and 35.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.98, 59.90 and 35.18 is: 52.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.98 : 59.90 = 35.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.98/59.90 = 35.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.98x = 59.90 × 35.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.98x = 2,106.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,106.81/39.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.70

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