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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.52, 57.37 and 36.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.52, 57.37 and 36.44 is: 54.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.52 : 57.37 = 36.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.52/57.37 = 36.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.52x = 57.37 × 36.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.52x = 2,090.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,090.56/38.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.27

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