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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.34, 57.79 and 36.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.34, 57.79 and 36.02 is: 54.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.34 : 57.79 = 36.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.34/57.79 = 36.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.34x = 57.79 × 36.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.34x = 2,081.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,081.60/38.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.29

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