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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.17, 52.75 and 35.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.17, 52.75 and 35.13 is: 48.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.17 : 52.75 = 35.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.17/52.75 = 35.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.17x = 52.75 × 35.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.17x = 1,853.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,853.35/38.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.55

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