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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.03, 52.52 and 35.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.03, 52.52 and 35.19 is: 48.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.03 : 52.52 = 35.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.03/52.52 = 35.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.03x = 52.52 × 35.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.03x = 1,848.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,848.18/38.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.60

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