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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.36, 52.50 and 37.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.36, 52.50 and 37.14 is: 50.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.36 : 52.50 = 37.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.36/52.50 = 37.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.36x = 52.50 × 37.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.36x = 1,949.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949.85/38.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.83

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