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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.16, 56.96 and 32.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.16, 56.96 and 32.76 is: 48.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.16 : 56.96 = 32.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.16/56.96 = 32.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.16x = 56.96 × 32.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.16x = 1,866.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866.01/38.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.90

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