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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.72, 58.04 and 35.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.72, 58.04 and 35.10 is: 52.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.72 : 58.04 = 35.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.72/58.04 = 35.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.72x = 58.04 × 35.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.72x = 2,037.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,037.03/38.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.62

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