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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.06, 52.82 and 36.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.06, 52.82 and 36.57 is: 50.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.06 : 52.82 = 36.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.06/52.82 = 36.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.06x = 52.82 × 36.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.06x = 1,931.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,931.63/38.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.75

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