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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.67, 58.03 and 35.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.67, 58.03 and 35.63 is: 53.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.67 : 58.03 = 35.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.67/58.03 = 35.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.67x = 58.03 × 35.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.67x = 2,067.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,067.61/38.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.47

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