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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.64, 58.03 and 35.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.64, 58.03 and 35.90 is: 53.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.64 : 58.03 = 35.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.64/58.03 = 35.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.64x = 58.03 × 35.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.64x = 2,083.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,083.64/38.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.93

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