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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.64, 53.05 and 38.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.64, 53.05 and 38.07 is: 52.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.64 : 53.05 = 38.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.64/53.05 = 38.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.64x = 53.05 × 38.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.64x = 2,019.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019.61/38.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.27

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