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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.12, 57.08 and 35.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.12, 57.08 and 35.90 is: 53.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.12 : 57.08 = 35.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.12/57.08 = 35.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.12x = 57.08 × 35.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.12x = 2,049.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049.17/38.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.76

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