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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.60, 57.80 and 35.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.60, 57.80 and 35.92 is: 53.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.60 : 57.80 = 35.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.60/57.80 = 35.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.60x = 57.80 × 35.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.60x = 2,076.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076.18/38.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.79

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