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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.65, 53.06 and 37.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.65, 53.06 and 37.30 is: 51.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.65 : 53.06 = 37.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.65/53.06 = 37.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.65x = 53.06 × 37.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.65x = 1,979.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,979.14/38.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.21

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