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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.24, 52.80 and 35.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.24, 52.80 and 35.84 is: 49.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.24 : 52.80 = 35.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.24/52.80 = 35.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.24x = 52.80 × 35.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.24x = 1,892.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892.35/38.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.49

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