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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.63, 58.23 and 36.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.63, 58.23 and 36.65 is: 55.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.63 : 58.23 = 36.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.63/58.23 = 36.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.63x = 58.23 × 36.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.63x = 2,134.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134.28/38.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.25

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