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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.95, 53.80 and 36.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.95, 53.80 and 36.92 is: 51.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.95 : 53.80 = 36.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.95/53.80 = 36.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.95x = 53.80 × 36.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.95x = 1,986.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986.34/38.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.00

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