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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.76, 57.80 and 35.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.76, 57.80 and 35.16 is: 52.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.76 : 57.80 = 35.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.76/57.80 = 35.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.76x = 57.80 × 35.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.76x = 2,032.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032.25/38.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.43

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