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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.20, 52.12 and 37.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.20, 52.12 and 37.66 is: 51.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.20 : 52.12 = 37.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.20/52.12 = 37.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.20x = 52.12 × 37.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.20x = 1,962.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962.84/38.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.38

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