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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.38, 57.63 and 32.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.38, 57.63 and 32.02 is: 48.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.38 : 57.63 = 32.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.38/57.63 = 32.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.38x = 57.63 × 32.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.38x = 1,845.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845.31/38.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.08

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