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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.98, 53.74 and 32.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.98, 53.74 and 32.40 is: 44.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.98 : 53.74 = 32.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.98/53.74 = 32.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.98x = 53.74 × 32.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.98x = 1,741.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741.18/38.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.67

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