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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.34, 52.99 and 32.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.34, 52.99 and 32.16 is: 44.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.34 : 52.99 = 32.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.34/52.99 = 32.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.34x = 52.99 × 32.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.34x = 1,704.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704.28/38.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.45

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