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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.64, 58.05 and 37.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.64, 58.05 and 37.11 is: 55.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.64 : 58.05 = 37.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.64/58.05 = 37.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.64x = 58.05 × 37.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.64x = 2,154.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,154.24/38.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.75

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