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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.54, 52.90 and 36.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.54, 52.90 and 36.50 is: 50.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.54 : 52.90 = 36.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.54/52.90 = 36.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.54x = 52.90 × 36.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.54x = 1,930.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,930.85/38.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.10

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