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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.65, 53.31 and 32.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.65, 53.31 and 32.50 is: 44.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.65 : 53.31 = 32.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.65/53.31 = 32.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.65x = 53.31 × 32.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.65x = 1,732.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732.58/38.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.83

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