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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.11, 56.87 and 37.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.11, 56.87 and 37.19 is: 55.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.11 : 56.87 = 37.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.11/56.87 = 37.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.11x = 56.87 × 37.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.11x = 2,114.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,114.95/38.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.50

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