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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.95, 58.34 and 35.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.95, 58.34 and 35.15 is: 52.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.95 : 58.34 = 35.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.95/58.34 = 35.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.95x = 58.34 × 35.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.95x = 2,050.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050.45/38.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.65

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