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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.82, 53.58 and 35.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.82, 53.58 and 35.34 is: 48.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.82 : 53.58 = 35.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.82/53.58 = 35.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.82x = 53.58 × 35.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.82x = 1,893.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,893.52/38.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.78

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