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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.19, 57.30 and 35.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.19, 57.30 and 35.81 is: 53.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.19 : 57.30 = 35.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.19/57.30 = 35.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.19x = 57.30 × 35.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.19x = 2,051.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051.63/38.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.72

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