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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.51, 53.02 and 32.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.51, 53.02 and 32.69 is: 45.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.51 : 53.02 = 32.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.51/53.02 = 32.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.51x = 53.02 × 32.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.51x = 1,733.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733.22/38.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.01

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