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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.81, 53.53 and 32.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.81, 53.53 and 32.69 is: 45.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.81 : 53.53 = 32.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.81/53.53 = 32.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.81x = 53.53 × 32.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.81x = 1,749.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,749.95/38.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.10

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