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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.54, 53.26 and 36.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.54, 53.26 and 36.32 is: 50.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.54 : 53.26 = 36.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.54/53.26 = 36.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.54x = 53.26 × 36.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.54x = 1,934.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,934.05/38.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.18

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