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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.65, 57.66 and 35.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.65, 57.66 and 35.82 is: 53.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.65 : 57.66 = 35.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.65/57.66 = 35.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.65x = 57.66 × 35.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.65x = 2,065.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065.38/38.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.44

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