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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.21, 52.82 and 32.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.21, 52.82 and 32.03 is: 44.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.21 : 52.82 = 32.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.21/52.82 = 32.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.21x = 52.82 × 32.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.21x = 1,691.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691.82/38.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.28

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