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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.92, 53.95 and 36.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.92, 53.95 and 36.28 is: 50.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.92 : 53.95 = 36.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.92/53.95 = 36.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.92x = 53.95 × 36.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.92x = 1,957.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,957.31/38.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.29

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