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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.76, 58.08 and 36.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.76, 58.08 and 36.48 is: 54.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.76 : 58.08 = 36.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.76/58.08 = 36.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.76x = 58.08 × 36.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.76x = 2,118.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,118.76/38.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.66

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