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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.28, 52.68 and 32.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.28, 52.68 and 32.19 is: 44.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.28 : 52.68 = 32.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.28/52.68 = 32.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.28x = 52.68 × 32.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.28x = 1,695.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695.77/38.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.30

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