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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.41, 57.72 and 37.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.41, 57.72 and 37.50 is: 56.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.41 : 57.72 = 37.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.41/57.72 = 37.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.41x = 57.72 × 37.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.41x = 2,164.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,164.50/38.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.35

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