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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.58, 53.16 and 32.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.58, 53.16 and 32.45 is: 44.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.58 : 53.16 = 32.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.58/53.16 = 32.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.58x = 53.16 × 32.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.58x = 1,724.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724.95/38.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.72

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