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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.76, 53.40 and 32.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.76, 53.40 and 32.16 is: 44.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.76 : 53.40 = 32.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.76/53.40 = 32.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.76x = 53.40 × 32.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.76x = 1,717.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717.34/38.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.31

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