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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.83, 58.54 and 37.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.83, 58.54 and 37.75 is: 56.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.83 : 58.54 = 37.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.83/58.54 = 37.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.83x = 58.54 × 37.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.83x = 2,209.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209.89/38.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.91

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