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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.99, 59.89 and 35.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.99, 59.89 and 35.44 is: 53.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.99 : 59.89 = 35.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.99/59.89 = 35.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.99x = 59.89 × 35.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.99x = 2,122.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,122.33/39.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.07

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