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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.07, 57.39 and 35.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.07, 57.39 and 35.98 is: 54.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.07 : 57.39 = 35.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.07/57.39 = 35.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.07x = 57.39 × 35.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.07x = 2,064.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,064.89/38.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.24

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