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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.67, 57.72 and 32.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.67, 57.72 and 32.97 is: 49.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.67 : 57.72 = 32.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.67/57.72 = 32.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.67x = 57.72 × 32.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.67x = 1,903.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,903.03/38.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.21

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