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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.92, 58.32 and 32.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.92, 58.32 and 32.16 is: 48.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.92 : 58.32 = 32.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.92/58.32 = 32.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.92x = 58.32 × 32.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.92x = 1,875.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,875.57/38.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.19

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