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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.04, 52.55 and 32.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.04, 52.55 and 32.85 is: 45.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.04 : 52.55 = 32.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.04/52.55 = 32.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.04x = 52.55 × 32.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.04x = 1,726.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726.35/38.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.38

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