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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.57, 52.92 and 37.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.57, 52.92 and 37.04 is: 50.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.57 : 52.92 = 37.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.57/52.92 = 37.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.57x = 52.92 × 37.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.57x = 1,959.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959.89/38.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.82

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