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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.73, 53.49 and 35.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.73, 53.49 and 35.49 is: 49.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.73 : 53.49 = 35.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.73/53.49 = 35.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.73x = 53.49 × 35.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.73x = 1,898.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898.36/38.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.02

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