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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.26, 56.96 and 37.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.26, 56.96 and 37.72 is: 56.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.26 : 56.96 = 37.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.26/56.96 = 37.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.26x = 56.96 × 37.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.26x = 2,148.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,148.53/38.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.16

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