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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.88, 58.08 and 35.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.88, 58.08 and 35.28 is: 52.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.88 : 58.08 = 35.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.88/58.08 = 35.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.88x = 58.08 × 35.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.88x = 2,049.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049.06/38.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.70

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