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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.88, 58.59 and 32.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.88, 58.59 and 32.94 is: 49.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.88 : 58.59 = 32.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.88/58.59 = 32.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.88x = 58.59 × 32.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.88x = 1,929.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,929.95/38.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.64

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