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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.54, 58.10 and 35.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.54, 58.10 and 35.58 is: 53.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.54 : 58.10 = 35.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.54/58.10 = 35.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.54x = 58.10 × 35.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.54x = 2,067.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,067.20/38.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.64

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