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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.83, 58.14 and 35.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.83, 58.14 and 35.36 is: 52.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.83 : 58.14 = 35.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.83/58.14 = 35.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.83x = 58.14 × 35.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.83x = 2,055.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,055.76/38.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.95

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