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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.14, 56.69 and 37.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.14, 56.69 and 37.96 is: 56.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.14 : 56.69 = 37.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.14/56.69 = 37.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.14x = 56.69 × 37.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.14x = 2,151.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151.95/38.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.42

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