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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.40, 57.84 and 35.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.40, 57.84 and 35.46 is: 53.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.40 : 57.84 = 35.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.40/57.84 = 35.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.40x = 57.84 × 35.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.40x = 2,051.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051.01/38.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.41

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