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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38, 56.66 and 35.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38, 56.66 and 35.71 is: 53.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38 : 56.66 = 35.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38/56.66 = 35.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38x = 56.66 × 35.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38x = 2,022.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022.87/38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.23

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