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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.76, 53.13 and 38.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.76, 53.13 and 38.13 is: 52.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.76 : 53.13 = 38.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.76/53.13 = 38.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.76x = 53.13 × 38.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.76x = 2,025.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025.85/38.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.27

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