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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.06, 52.82 and 36.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.06, 52.82 and 36.54 is: 50.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.06 : 52.82 = 36.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.06/52.82 = 36.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.06x = 52.82 × 36.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.06x = 1,929.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,929.86/38.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.70

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