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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.89, 53.62 and 37.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.89, 53.62 and 37.75 is: 52.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.89 : 53.62 = 37.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.89/53.62 = 37.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.89x = 53.62 × 37.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.89x = 2,024.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024.16/38.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.05

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