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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.34, 57.51 and 32.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.34, 57.51 and 32.40 is: 48.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.34 : 57.51 = 32.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.34/57.51 = 32.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.34x = 57.51 × 32.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.34x = 1,863.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863.32/38.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.60

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