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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.29, 52.85 and 35.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.29, 52.85 and 35.05 is: 48.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.29 : 52.85 = 35.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.29/52.85 = 35.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.29x = 52.85 × 35.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.29x = 1,852.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852.39/38.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.38

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