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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.67, 57.87 and 37.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.67, 57.87 and 37.50 is: 56.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.67 : 57.87 = 37.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.67/57.87 = 37.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.67x = 57.87 × 37.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.67x = 2,170.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,170.13/38.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.12

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