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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.96, 58.35 and 35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.96, 58.35 and 35 is: 52.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.96 : 58.35 = 35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.96/58.35 = 35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.96x = 58.35 × 35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.96x = 2,042.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042.25/38.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.42

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