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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.62, 57.47 and 38.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.62, 57.47 and 38.44 is: 57.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.62 : 57.47 = 38.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.62/57.47 = 38.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.62x = 57.47 × 38.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.62x = 2,209.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209.15/38.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.20

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