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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.41, 53.07 and 36.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.41, 53.07 and 36.99 is: 51.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.41 : 53.07 = 36.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.41/53.07 = 36.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.41x = 53.07 × 36.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.41x = 1,962.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962.92/38.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.11

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