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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.67, 53.35 and 32.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.67, 53.35 and 32.86 is: 45.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.67 : 53.35 = 32.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.67/53.35 = 32.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.67x = 53.35 × 32.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.67x = 1,753.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753.08/38.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.33

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