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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.01, 52.41 and 32.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.01, 52.41 and 32.55 is: 44.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.01 : 52.41 = 32.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.01/52.41 = 32.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.01x = 52.41 × 32.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.01x = 1,705.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705.68/38.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.87

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