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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.08, 53.61 and 38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.08, 53.61 and 38 is: 52.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.08 : 53.61 = 38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.08/53.61 = 38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.08x = 53.61 × 38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.08x = 2,037.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,037.18/39.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.13

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