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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.64, 58.06 and 37.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.64, 58.06 and 37.68 is: 56.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.64 : 58.06 = 37.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.64/58.06 = 37.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.64x = 58.06 × 37.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.64x = 2,187.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,187.70/38.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.62

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