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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.73, 57.84 and 36.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.73, 57.84 and 36.45 is: 54.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.73 : 57.84 = 36.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.73/57.84 = 36.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.73x = 57.84 × 36.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.73x = 2,108.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108.27/38.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.44

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