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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.92, 58.36 and 36.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.92, 58.36 and 36.53 is: 54.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.92 : 58.36 = 36.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.92/58.36 = 36.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.92x = 58.36 × 36.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.92x = 2,131.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131.89/38.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.78

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