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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.60, 53.16 and 35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.60, 53.16 and 35 is: 48.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.60 : 53.16 = 35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.60/53.16 = 35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.60x = 53.16 × 35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.60x = 1,860.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,860.60/38.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.20

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