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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.20, 57.28 and 32.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.20, 57.28 and 32.44 is: 48.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.20 : 57.28 = 32.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.20/57.28 = 32.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.20x = 57.28 × 32.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.20x = 1,858.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858.16/38.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.64

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