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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.63, 53.26 and 35.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.63, 53.26 and 35.36 is: 48.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.63 : 53.26 = 35.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.63/53.26 = 35.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.63x = 53.26 × 35.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.63x = 1,883.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,883.32/38.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.76

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