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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.48, 53.13 and 36.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.48, 53.13 and 36.65 is: 50.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.48 : 53.13 = 36.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.48/53.13 = 36.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.48x = 53.13 × 36.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.48x = 1,946.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,946.95/38.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.60

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