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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.56, 57.45 and 36.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.56, 57.45 and 36.52 is: 54.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.56 : 57.45 = 36.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.56/57.45 = 36.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.56x = 57.45 × 36.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.56x = 2,098.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,098.07/38.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.41

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