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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.92, 58.16 and 37.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.92, 58.16 and 37.12 is: 55.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.92 : 58.16 = 37.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.92/58.16 = 37.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.92x = 58.16 × 37.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.92x = 2,158.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158.90/38.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.47

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