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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.84, 58.19 and 36.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.84, 58.19 and 36.90 is: 55.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.84 : 58.19 = 36.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.84/58.19 = 36.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.84x = 58.19 × 36.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.84x = 2,147.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,147.03/38.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.29

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