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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.54, 52.85 and 38.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.54, 52.85 and 38.45 is: 52.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.54 : 52.85 = 38.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.54/52.85 = 38.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.54x = 52.85 × 38.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.54x = 2,032.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032.08/38.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.73

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