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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.84, 57.91 and 35.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.84, 57.91 and 35.20 is: 52.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.84 : 57.91 = 35.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.84/57.91 = 35.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.84x = 57.91 × 35.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.84x = 2,038.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,038.43/38.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.48

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