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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.88, 58.04 and 35.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.88, 58.04 and 35.24 is: 52.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.88 : 58.04 = 35.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.88/58.04 = 35.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.88x = 58.04 × 35.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.88x = 2,044.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044.86/38.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.59

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