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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.44, 57.36 and 36.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.44, 57.36 and 36.28 is: 54.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.44 : 57.36 = 36.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.44/57.36 = 36.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.44x = 57.36 × 36.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.44x = 2,081.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,081.02/38.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.14

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