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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.05, 52.57 and 35.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.05, 52.57 and 35.17 is: 48.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.05 : 52.57 = 35.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.05/52.57 = 35.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.05x = 52.57 × 35.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.05x = 1,848.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,848.71/38.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.59

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