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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.88, 52.25 and 35.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.88, 52.25 and 35.15 is: 48.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.88 : 52.25 = 35.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.88/52.25 = 35.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.88x = 52.25 × 35.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.88x = 1,836.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836.15/37.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.48

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