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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.77, 58.23 and 37.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.77, 58.23 and 37.36 is: 56.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.77 : 58.23 = 37.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.77/58.23 = 37.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.77x = 58.23 × 37.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.77x = 2,174.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,174.99/38.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.11

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