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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.12, 52.65 and 35.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.12, 52.65 and 35.15 is: 48.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.12 : 52.65 = 35.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.12/52.65 = 35.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.12x = 52.65 × 35.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.12x = 1,850.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850.38/38.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.55

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