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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.91, 57.95 and 36.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.91, 57.95 and 36.41 is: 54.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.91 : 57.95 = 36.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.91/57.95 = 36.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.91x = 57.95 × 36.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.91x = 2,109.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,109.96/38.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.23

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