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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.44, 57.42 and 32.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.44, 57.42 and 32.37 is: 48.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.44 : 57.42 = 32.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.44/57.42 = 32.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.44x = 57.42 × 32.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.44x = 1,858.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858.69/38.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.35

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