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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.59, 58.12 and 32.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.59, 58.12 and 32.56 is: 49.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.59 : 58.12 = 32.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.59/58.12 = 32.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.59x = 58.12 × 32.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.59x = 1,892.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892.16/38.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.04

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