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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.62, 57.93 and 36.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.62, 57.93 and 36.12 is: 54.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.62 : 57.93 = 36.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.62/57.93 = 36.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.62x = 57.93 × 36.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.62x = 2,092.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,092.43/38.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.18

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