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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.52, 57.72 and 32.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.52, 57.72 and 32.10 is: 48.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.52 : 57.72 = 32.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.52/57.72 = 32.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.52x = 57.72 × 32.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.52x = 1,852.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852.81/38.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.10

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