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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.95, 53.79 and 32.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.95, 53.79 and 32.11 is: 44.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.95 : 53.79 = 32.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.95/53.79 = 32.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.95x = 53.79 × 32.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.95x = 1,727.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727.20/38.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.34

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