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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.28, 53.06 and 37.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.28, 53.06 and 37.56 is: 52.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.28 : 53.06 = 37.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.28/53.06 = 37.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.28x = 53.06 × 37.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.28x = 1,992.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,992.75/38.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.06

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