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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.06, 57.09 and 35.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.06, 57.09 and 35.93 is: 53.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.06 : 57.09 = 35.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.06/57.09 = 35.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.06x = 57.09 × 35.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.06x = 2,051.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051.24/38.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.90

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