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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.36, 52.78 and 35.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.36, 52.78 and 35.16 is: 48.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.36 : 52.78 = 35.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.36/52.78 = 35.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.36x = 52.78 × 35.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.36x = 1,855.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855.74/38.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.38

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