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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.57, 53.11 and 37.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.57, 53.11 and 37.77 is: 52.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.57 : 53.11 = 37.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.57/53.11 = 37.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.57x = 53.11 × 37.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.57x = 2,005.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005.96/38.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.01

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