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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.84, 57.95 and 35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.84, 57.95 and 35 is: 52.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.84 : 57.95 = 35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.84/57.95 = 35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.84x = 57.95 × 35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.84x = 2,028.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028.25/38.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.22

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