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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.89, 57.98 and 35.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.89, 57.98 and 35.45 is: 52.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.89 : 57.98 = 35.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.89/57.98 = 35.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.89x = 57.98 × 35.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.89x = 2,054.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,054.92/38.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.84

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