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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.57, 58.15 and 35.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.57, 58.15 and 35.96 is: 54.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.57 : 58.15 = 35.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.57/58.15 = 35.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.57x = 58.15 × 35.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.57x = 2,091.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091.07/38.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.22

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