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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.51, 53.11 and 32.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.51, 53.11 and 32.66 is: 45.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.51 : 53.11 = 32.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.51/53.11 = 32.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.51x = 53.11 × 32.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.51x = 1,734.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734.57/38.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.04

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