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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.57, 57.92 and 35.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.57, 57.92 and 35.88 is: 53.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.57 : 57.92 = 35.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.57/57.92 = 35.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.57x = 57.92 × 35.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.57x = 2,078.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,078.24/38.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.88

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