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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.16, 57.47 and 35.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.16, 57.47 and 35.97 is: 54.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.16 : 57.47 = 35.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.16/57.47 = 35.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.16x = 57.47 × 35.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.16x = 2,067.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,067.02/38.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.17

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