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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.58, 53.10 and 35.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.58, 53.10 and 35.07 is: 48.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.58 : 53.10 = 35.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.58/53.10 = 35.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.58x = 53.10 × 35.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.58x = 1,862.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,862.22/38.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.27

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