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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.26, 57.26 and 35.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.26, 57.26 and 35.54 is: 53.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.26 : 57.26 = 35.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.26/57.26 = 35.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.26x = 57.26 × 35.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.26x = 2,035.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035.02/38.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.19

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