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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.94, 53.84 and 37.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.94, 53.84 and 37.24 is: 51.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.94 : 53.84 = 37.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.94/53.84 = 37.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.94x = 53.84 × 37.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.94x = 2,004.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004.68/38.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.48

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