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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.07, 56.75 and 35.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.07, 56.75 and 35.64 is: 53.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.07 : 56.75 = 35.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.07/56.75 = 35.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.07x = 56.75 × 35.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.07x = 2,022.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022.39/38.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.12

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