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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.07, 57.04 and 35.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.07, 57.04 and 35.37 is: 52.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.07 : 57.04 = 35.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.07/57.04 = 35.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.07x = 57.04 × 35.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.07x = 2,017.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,017.42/38.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.99

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