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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.17, 57.27 and 35.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.17, 57.27 and 35.27 is: 52.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.17 : 57.27 = 35.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.17/57.27 = 35.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.17x = 57.27 × 35.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.17x = 2,019.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019.97/38.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.92

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