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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.26, 52.80 and 32.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.26, 52.80 and 32.80 is: 45.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.26 : 52.80 = 32.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.26/52.80 = 32.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.26x = 52.80 × 32.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.26x = 1,731.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731.84/38.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.27

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