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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.91, 58.15 and 36.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.91, 58.15 and 36.67 is: 54.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.91 : 58.15 = 36.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.91/58.15 = 36.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.91x = 58.15 × 36.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.91x = 2,132.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132.36/38.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.80

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