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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.63, 57.56 and 36.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.63, 57.56 and 36.31 is: 54.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.63 : 57.56 = 36.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.63/57.56 = 36.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.63x = 57.56 × 36.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.63x = 2,089.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089.95/38.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.10

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