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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.26, 53.05 and 36.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.26, 53.05 and 36.84 is: 51.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.26 : 53.05 = 36.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.26/53.05 = 36.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.26x = 53.05 × 36.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.26x = 1,954.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954.36/38.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.08

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