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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.39, 57.23 and 35.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.39, 57.23 and 35.34 is: 52.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.39 : 57.23 = 35.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.39/57.23 = 35.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.39x = 57.23 × 35.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.39x = 2,022.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022.33/38.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.69

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