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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.44, 52.92 and 38.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.44, 52.92 and 38.32 is: 52.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.44 : 52.92 = 38.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.44/52.92 = 38.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.44x = 52.92 × 38.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.44x = 2,027.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027.89/38.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.75

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