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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.45, 52.98 and 36.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.45, 52.98 and 36.43 is: 50.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.45 : 52.98 = 36.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.45/52.98 = 36.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.45x = 52.98 × 36.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.45x = 1,930.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,930.06/38.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.20

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