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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.34, 52.75 and 35.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.34, 52.75 and 35.55 is: 48.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.34 : 52.75 = 35.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.34/52.75 = 35.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.34x = 52.75 × 35.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.34x = 1,875.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,875.26/38.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.91

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