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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.19, 56.94 and 37.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.19, 56.94 and 37.71 is: 56.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.19 : 56.94 = 37.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.19/56.94 = 37.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.19x = 56.94 × 37.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.19x = 2,147.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,147.26/38.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.23

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