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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.16, 57.28 and 32.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.16, 57.28 and 32.51 is: 48.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.16 : 57.28 = 32.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.16/57.28 = 32.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.16x = 57.28 × 32.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.16x = 1,862.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,862.17/38.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.80

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