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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.13, 56.84 and 35.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.13, 56.84 and 35.83 is: 53.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.13 : 56.84 = 35.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.13/56.84 = 35.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.13x = 56.84 × 35.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.13x = 2,036.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036.58/38.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.42

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