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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.41, 57.63 and 35.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.41, 57.63 and 35.05 is: 52.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.41 : 57.63 = 35.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.41/57.63 = 35.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.41x = 57.63 × 35.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.41x = 2,019.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019.93/38.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.59

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