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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.18, 52.66 and 37.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.18, 52.66 and 37.58 is: 51.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.18 : 52.66 = 37.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.18/52.66 = 37.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.18x = 52.66 × 37.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.18x = 1,978.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978.96/38.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.83

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