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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.96, 53.44 and 37.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.96, 53.44 and 37.25 is: 51.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.96 : 53.44 = 37.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.96/53.44 = 37.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.96x = 53.44 × 37.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.96x = 1,990.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,990.64/38.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.09

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