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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.15, 52.32 and 37.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.15, 52.32 and 37.49 is: 51.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.15 : 52.32 = 37.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.15/52.32 = 37.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.15x = 52.32 × 37.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.15x = 1,961.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,961.22/38.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.41

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