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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.51, 57.49 and 35.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.51, 57.49 and 35.84 is: 53.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.51 : 57.49 = 35.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.51/57.49 = 35.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.51x = 57.49 × 35.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.51x = 2,060.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060.50/38.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.50

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