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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.12, 56.87 and 36.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.12, 56.87 and 36.11 is: 53.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.12 : 56.87 = 36.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.12/56.87 = 36.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.12x = 56.87 × 36.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.12x = 2,053.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053.11/38.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.87

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