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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.47, 52.75 and 38.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.47, 52.75 and 38.01 is: 52.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.47 : 52.75 = 38.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.47/52.75 = 38.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.47x = 52.75 × 38.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.47x = 2,005.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005.03/38.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.12

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