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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.04, 52.39 and 37.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.04, 52.39 and 37.19 is: 51.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.04 : 52.39 = 37.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.04/52.39 = 37.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.04x = 52.39 × 37.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.04x = 1,948.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,948.20/38.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.21

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