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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.70, 53.46 and 32.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.70, 53.46 and 32.28 is: 44.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.70 : 53.46 = 32.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.70/53.46 = 32.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.70x = 53.46 × 32.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.70x = 1,725.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725.69/38.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.59

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