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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.14, 52.35 and 37.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.14, 52.35 and 37.46 is: 51.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.14 : 52.35 = 37.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.14/52.35 = 37.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.14x = 52.35 × 37.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.14x = 1,961.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,961.03/38.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.42

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