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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38, 52.50 and 35.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38, 52.50 and 35.27 is: 48.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38 : 52.50 = 35.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38/52.50 = 35.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38x = 52.50 × 35.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38x = 1,851.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851.68/38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.73

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