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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.93, 53.73 and 35.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.93, 53.73 and 35.28 is: 48.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.93 : 53.73 = 35.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.93/53.73 = 35.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.93x = 53.73 × 35.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.93x = 1,895.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,895.59/38.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.70

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