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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.67, 58.33 and 37.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.67, 58.33 and 37.68 is: 56.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.67 : 58.33 = 37.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.67/58.33 = 37.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.67x = 58.33 × 37.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.67x = 2,197.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,197.87/38.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.84

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