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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38, 52.10 and 35.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38, 52.10 and 35.98 is: 49.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38 : 52.10 = 35.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38/52.10 = 35.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38x = 52.10 × 35.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38x = 1,874.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874.12/38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.32

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