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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.46, 57.62 and 35.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.46, 57.62 and 35.60 is: 53.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.46 : 57.62 = 35.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.46/57.62 = 35.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.46x = 57.62 × 35.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.46x = 2,051.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051.27/38.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.34

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