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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.61, 53.28 and 32.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.61, 53.28 and 32.54 is: 44.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.61 : 53.28 = 32.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.61/53.28 = 32.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.61x = 53.28 × 32.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.61x = 1,733.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733.46/38.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.90

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