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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.58, 57.49 and 36.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.58, 57.49 and 36.25 is: 54.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.58 : 57.49 = 36.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.58/57.49 = 36.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.58x = 57.49 × 36.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.58x = 2,084.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,084.01/38.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.02

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