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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.19, 56.97 and 35.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.19, 56.97 and 35.45 is: 52.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.19 : 56.97 = 35.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.19/56.97 = 35.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.19x = 56.97 × 35.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.19x = 2,019.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019.84/38.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.89

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