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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.35, 52.60 and 38.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.35, 52.60 and 38.35 is: 52.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.35 : 52.60 = 38.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.35/52.60 = 38.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.35x = 52.60 × 38.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.35x = 2,017.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,017.31/38.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.60

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