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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.24, 52.40 and 37.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.24, 52.40 and 37.68 is: 51.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.24 : 52.40 = 37.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.24/52.40 = 37.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.24x = 52.40 × 37.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.24x = 1,974.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,974.43/38.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.63

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