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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.77, 57.88 and 35.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.77, 57.88 and 35.95 is: 53.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.77 : 57.88 = 35.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.77/57.88 = 35.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.77x = 57.88 × 35.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.77x = 2,080.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,080.79/38.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.67

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