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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.16, 52.76 and 35.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.16, 52.76 and 35.44 is: 49.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.16 : 52.76 = 35.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.16/52.76 = 35.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.16x = 52.76 × 35.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.16x = 1,869.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,869.81/38.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.00

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