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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.18, 57.12 and 36.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.18, 57.12 and 36.26 is: 54.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.18 : 57.12 = 36.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.18/57.12 = 36.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.18x = 57.12 × 36.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.18x = 2,071.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071.17/38.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.25

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