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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.45, 53.15 and 38.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.45, 53.15 and 38.11 is: 52.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.45 : 53.15 = 38.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.45/53.15 = 38.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.45x = 53.15 × 38.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.45x = 2,025.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025.51/38.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.68

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