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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.18, 56.84 and 37.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.18, 56.84 and 37.95 is: 56.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.18 : 56.84 = 37.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.18/56.84 = 37.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.18x = 56.84 × 37.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.18x = 2,156.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,156.89/38.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.50

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