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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.40, 52.66 and 35.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.40, 52.66 and 35.35 is: 48.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.40 : 52.66 = 35.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.40/52.66 = 35.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.40x = 52.66 × 35.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.40x = 1,861.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861.53/38.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.48

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