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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.70, 53.69 and 37.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.70, 53.69 and 37.44 is: 51.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.70 : 53.69 = 37.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.70/53.69 = 37.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.70x = 53.69 × 37.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.70x = 2,009.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,009.97/38.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.94

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