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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.93, 53.78 and 36.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.93, 53.78 and 36.69 is: 50.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.93 : 53.78 = 36.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.93/53.78 = 36.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.93x = 53.78 × 36.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.93x = 1,973.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,973.00/38.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.69

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