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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.36, 53 and 35.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.36, 53 and 35.24 is: 48.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.36 : 53 = 35.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.36/53 = 35.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.36x = 53 × 35.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.36x = 1,867.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867.72/38.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.69

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