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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.20, 50.70 and 38.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.20, 50.70 and 38.20 is: 50.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.20 : 50.70 = 38.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.20/50.70 = 38.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.20x = 50.70 × 38.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.20x = 1,936.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,936.74/38.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.70

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