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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.29, 57.32 and 35.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.29, 57.32 and 35.56 is: 53.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.29 : 57.32 = 35.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.29/57.32 = 35.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.29x = 57.32 × 35.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.29x = 2,038.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,038.30/38.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.23

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