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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.93, 58.23 and 35.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.93, 58.23 and 35.33 is: 52.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.93 : 58.23 = 35.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.93/58.23 = 35.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.93x = 58.23 × 35.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.93x = 2,056.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,056.97/38.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.84

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