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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.23, 57.26 and 36.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.23, 57.26 and 36.95 is: 55.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.23 : 57.26 = 36.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.23/57.26 = 36.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.23x = 57.26 × 36.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.23x = 2,115.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,115.40/38.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.34

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