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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.68, 57.96 and 36.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.68, 57.96 and 36.14 is: 54.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.68 : 57.96 = 36.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.68/57.96 = 36.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.68x = 57.96 × 36.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.68x = 2,094.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094.82/38.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.16

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