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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.88, 58.34 and 32.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.88, 58.34 and 32.77 is: 49.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.88 : 58.34 = 32.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.88/58.34 = 32.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.88x = 58.34 × 32.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.88x = 1,911.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,911.77/38.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.17

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