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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.91, 53.99 and 36.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.91, 53.99 and 36.93 is: 51.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.91 : 53.99 = 36.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.91/53.99 = 36.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.91x = 53.99 × 36.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.91x = 1,993.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,993.67/38.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.24

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