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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.49, 57.81 and 37.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.49, 57.81 and 37.13 is: 55.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.49 : 57.81 = 37.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.49/57.81 = 37.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.49x = 57.81 × 37.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.49x = 2,146.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146.34/38.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.76

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