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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.58, 58.14 and 36.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.58, 58.14 and 36.75 is: 55.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.58 : 58.14 = 36.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.58/58.14 = 36.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.58x = 58.14 × 36.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.58x = 2,136.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136.17/38.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.38

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