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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.08, 56.68 and 36.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.08, 56.68 and 36.64 is: 54.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.08 : 56.68 = 36.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.08/56.68 = 36.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.08x = 56.68 × 36.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.08x = 2,076.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076.76/38.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.54

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