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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.93, 53.69 and 37.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.93, 53.69 and 37.35 is: 51.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.93 : 53.69 = 37.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.93/53.69 = 37.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.93x = 53.69 × 37.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.93x = 2,005.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005.13/38.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.51

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