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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.38, 52.94 and 37.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.38, 52.94 and 37.84 is: 52.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.38 : 52.94 = 37.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.38/52.94 = 37.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.38x = 52.94 × 37.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.38x = 2,003.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003.25/38.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.20

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