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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.77, 58.16 and 36.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.77, 58.16 and 36.05 is: 54.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.77 : 58.16 = 36.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.77/58.16 = 36.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.77x = 58.16 × 36.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.77x = 2,096.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,096.84/38.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.08

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