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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.95, 54.07 and 36.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.95, 54.07 and 36.52 is: 50.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.95 : 54.07 = 36.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.95/54.07 = 36.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.95x = 54.07 × 36.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.95x = 1,974.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,974.64/38.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.70

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