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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.08, 57.40 and 35.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.08, 57.40 and 35.99 is: 54.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.08 : 57.40 = 35.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.08/57.40 = 35.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.08x = 57.40 × 35.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.08x = 2,066.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,066.05/38.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.25

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