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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.98, 55.29 and 35.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.98, 55.29 and 35.88 is: 49.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.98 : 55.29 = 35.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.98/55.29 = 35.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.98x = 55.29 × 35.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.98x = 1,983.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983.81/39.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.62

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