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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.98, 53.79 and 32.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.98, 53.79 and 32.83 is: 45.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.98 : 53.79 = 32.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.98/53.79 = 32.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.98x = 53.79 × 32.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.98x = 1,765.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765.67/38.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.30

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