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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.30, 52.88 and 36.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.30, 52.88 and 36.39 is: 50.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.30 : 52.88 = 36.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.30/52.88 = 36.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.30x = 52.88 × 36.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.30x = 1,924.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,924.12/38.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.24

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