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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.93, 58.04 and 37.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.93, 58.04 and 37.01 is: 55.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.93 : 58.04 = 37.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.93/58.04 = 37.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.93x = 58.04 × 37.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.93x = 2,147.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,147.59/38.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.17

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