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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.72, 57.96 and 35.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.72, 57.96 and 35.25 is: 52.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.72 : 57.96 = 35.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.72/57.96 = 35.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.72x = 57.96 × 35.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.72x = 2,043.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,043.09/38.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.77

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