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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.27, 52.82 and 36.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.27, 52.82 and 36.11 is: 49.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.27 : 52.82 = 36.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.27/52.82 = 36.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.27x = 52.82 × 36.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.27x = 1,906.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,906.89/38.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.83

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