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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.54, 52.74 and 37.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.54, 52.74 and 37.92 is: 51.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.54 : 52.74 = 37.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.54/52.74 = 37.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.54x = 52.74 × 37.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.54x = 1,999.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,999.90/38.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.89

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