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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.40, 52.96 and 32.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.40, 52.96 and 32.26 is: 44.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.40 : 52.96 = 32.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.40/52.96 = 32.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.40x = 52.96 × 32.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.40x = 1,708.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708.49/38.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.49

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