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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.62, 53.36 and 37.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.62, 53.36 and 37.25 is: 51.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.62 : 53.36 = 37.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.62/53.36 = 37.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.62x = 53.36 × 37.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.62x = 1,987.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,987.61/38.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.47

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