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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.88, 53.55 and 35.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.88, 53.55 and 35.64 is: 49.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.88 : 53.55 = 35.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.88/53.55 = 35.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.88x = 53.55 × 35.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.88x = 1,908.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,908.52/38.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.09

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