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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.91, 53.75 and 32.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.91, 53.75 and 32.84 is: 45.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.91 : 53.75 = 32.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.91/53.75 = 32.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.91x = 53.75 × 32.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.91x = 1,764.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764.72/38.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.35

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