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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.49, 52.97 and 32.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.49, 52.97 and 32.28 is: 44.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.49 : 52.97 = 32.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.49/52.97 = 32.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.49x = 52.97 × 32.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.49x = 1,709.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709.87/38.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.42

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