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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.12, 57.22 and 35.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.12, 57.22 and 35.80 is: 53.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.12 : 57.22 = 35.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.12/57.22 = 35.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.12x = 57.22 × 35.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.12x = 2,048.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,048.48/38.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.74

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