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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.62, 57.75 and 32.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.62, 57.75 and 32.90 is: 49.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.62 : 57.75 = 32.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.62/57.75 = 32.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.62x = 57.75 × 32.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.62x = 1,899.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899.98/38.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.20

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