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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.75, 53.09 and 36.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.75, 53.09 and 36.69 is: 50.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.75 : 53.09 = 36.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.75/53.09 = 36.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.75x = 53.09 × 36.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.75x = 1,947.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947.69/38.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.27

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