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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.55, 57.49 and 35.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.55, 57.49 and 35.11 is: 52.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.55 : 57.49 = 35.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.55/57.49 = 35.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.55x = 57.49 × 35.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.55x = 2,018.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,018.47/38.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.36

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