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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.07, 52.16 and 37.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.07, 52.16 and 37.62 is: 51.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.07 : 52.16 = 37.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.07/52.16 = 37.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.07x = 52.16 × 37.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.07x = 1,962.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962.26/38.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.54

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