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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.93, 57.99 and 36.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.93, 57.99 and 36.60 is: 54.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.93 : 57.99 = 36.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.93/57.99 = 36.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.93x = 57.99 × 36.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.93x = 2,122.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,122.25/38.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.52

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