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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.19, 57.19 and 32.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.19, 57.19 and 32.52 is: 48.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.19 : 57.19 = 32.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.19/57.19 = 32.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.19x = 57.19 × 32.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.19x = 1,859.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,859.82/38.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.70

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