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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.64, 52.95 and 36.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.64, 52.95 and 36.96 is: 50.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.64 : 52.95 = 36.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.64/52.95 = 36.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.64x = 52.95 × 36.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.64x = 1,957.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,957.03/38.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.65

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