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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.19, 57.29 and 36.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.19, 57.29 and 36.21 is: 54.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.19 : 57.29 = 36.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.19/57.29 = 36.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.19x = 57.29 × 36.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.19x = 2,074.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,074.47/38.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.32

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