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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.54, 57.89 and 37.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.54, 57.89 and 37.26 is: 55.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.54 : 57.89 = 37.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.54/57.89 = 37.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.54x = 57.89 × 37.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.54x = 2,156.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,156.98/38.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.97

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