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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.67, 53.40 and 35.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.67, 53.40 and 35.74 is: 49.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.67 : 53.40 = 35.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.67/53.40 = 35.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.67x = 53.40 × 35.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.67x = 1,908.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,908.52/38.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.35

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